The tournament will run until August 30, with matches being played at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, and the Belfius Arena in Wavre, Belgium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Indian fans, both teams will be in action during the opening phase, with all of India\u2019s first-phase matches scheduled at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India men\u2019s schedule in the Hockey World Cup:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men\u2019s team has been placed in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan and Wales.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
August 15: India vs Wales, 4:30 pm IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
August 17: India vs England, 6:30 pm IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
August 19: India vs Pakistan, 6:30 pm IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The India-Pakistan clash is expected to be one of the most anticipated matches of the opening phase, but India will first need to negotiate Wales and England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India are chasing their first World Cup title since 1975. The country has also won silver in 1973 and bronze in 1971, while the men\u2019s team has enjoyed a strong run at the Olympics in recent years, winning bronze at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India women\u2019s schedule in the Hockey World Cup<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian women\u2019s team is also in Pool D, where it will face China, South Africa and England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
August 16: India vs China, 4:30 pm IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
August 18: India vs South Africa, 6:30 pm IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
August 20: India vs England, 6:30 pm IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The women\u2019s team will be looking to improve on India\u2019s previous World Cup performances. India\u2019s best finish remains fourth place at the inaugural women\u2019s World Cup in 1974. They are coming to the tournament after winning gold in the Pro League and would look to continue the momentum and earn their first medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Where to watch Hockey World Cup 2026 in India?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Indian viewers can watch the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live on Star Sports, while live streaming will be available on Jiostar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Indian men's squad for Hockey World Cup 2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Yashdeep Siwach<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Indian Women's Squad for Hockey World Cup 2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, Shilpi Dabas<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Lalremsiami, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Navneet Kaur, Deepika Sehrawat, Ishika, Baljeet Kaur, Beauty Dungdung<\/p>\r\n\r\n