Indian hockey fans are in for an exciting treat in the coming weeks as both the men’s and women’s teams prepare to kick off their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 journeys at Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen this Saturday.
The tournaments, hosted jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands, will take place from August 15 to August 30. It has been more than fifty years since India last claimed a World Cup title or even reached the podium, making this a significant chance to end that lengthy wait.
Under the guidance of coach Craig Fulton, who led the team to a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, India aims to make a deep run in the 16-team tournament. The recent Olympic success has boosted the team’s confidence, and Fulton hopes to build on that momentum.
India Hockey World Cup Schedule & Results 2026
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | India vs Wales | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 4:30 PM | TBD |
| August 17, 2026 | India vs England | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 6:30 PM | TBD |
| August 19, 2026 | Pakistan vs India | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 6:30 PM | TBD |
Points Table: India Hockey World Cup 2026
| Team | Matches | Points | Wins | Losses | Draws | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
India Men’s Squad for Hockey World Cup 2026
Coach Craig Fulton has chosen to maintain stability by largely sticking with the core team that has played together over the last two years. Harmanpreet Singh will serve as captain for his second World Cup. Mandeep Singh and Manpreet Singh are set to compete in their fourth World Cup, while eight players, including Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera, and Yashdeep Siwach, will make their World Cup debuts.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera |
| Defenders | Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Yashdeep Siwach |
| Midfielders | Rajinder Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad |
| Forwards | Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek |
The upcoming matches promise to be thrilling as the Indian teams aim to make their mark on the world stage.
