The International Hockey Federation announced in December 2018 that the 2022 FIH Hockey World Cups will be held either in July 2022 or January 2023.[2] The FIH received the following final five bids for the Women's 2022 World Cup.[3] In November 2019 it was announced that Spain and the Netherlands would host the tournament in July 2022.[1]
For the preferred time window 1–17 July 2022:
Germany
Netherlands & Spain
Spain
For the preferred time window 13–29 January 2023:
Australia (withdrew)
India (withdrew)
Malaysia
New Zealand
Qualification[]
Just as in 2018, 16 teams will compete in the tournament. Alongside the hosts, Spain and the Netherlands, the five continental champions will receive an automatic berth.[1] After the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics the quota of places available through continental championships including the World Cup hosts was increased from six to sixteen.[4]