History in the making for several men’s sides at Championship II qualifier in Helsinki

Seven men's national teams are competing in the EuroHockey Championship Qualifier II in Helsinki, Finland from July 9-12, 2026, with the top two sides earning a place in the 2027 Championship II. Greece, Luxembourg, and Lithuania would be making their debut at that level if they qualify, while Finland, Gibraltar, Hungary, and Malta last appeared in the competition in the 1970s. The tournament follows a round-robin group stage format, with pool winners advancing to Sunday's final and securing automatic qualification.