Coach fulton

Hockey World Cup: After the pool draw and schedule for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 were announced, Indian men's team head coach Craig Fulton highlighted the squad's tailored and detailed preparation to embrace the challenge of facing the best teams in the tournament.

India have been drawn alongside top-seeded England, arch-rivals Pakistan, and an emerging Wales side, with all their group-stage matches scheduled at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.

"We’re excited. It’s a strong group, but that’s exactly what you want at a World Cup — to be tested against the best,” Fulton said. “The mood in the camp is very positive. The players are motivated and hungry, and knowing our opponents now gives us real clarity and focus going into our preparation."