Team India begins its FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign in Pool D this weekend. Captained by Harmanpreet Singh, the 20-player squad features a mix of seasoned veterans and dynamic debutants. Here is the full schedule, squad list, and live streaming details.
Tournament Overview
Dates: August 15 – August 30, 2026
Hosts: Netherlands & Belgium
Venues: Wagener Stadium (Amstelveen, Netherlands) & Belfius Arena (Wavre, Belgium)
Head Coach: Craig Fulton
Tournament Format: 16 teams split across 4 pools. Top teams from the group stages advance to the second round, leading directly into the knockout phases.
India’s Group Stage (Pool D)
India is placed in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan, and Wales. All of India’s group matches will take place at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
India’s Pool D Fixtures Schedule
August 15: India vs Wales (4:30 PM IST)
August 17: India vs England (6:30 PM IST)
August 19: India vs Pakistan (6:30 PM IST)
Full 20-Player Men’s Squad List
Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (c), Jarmanpreet Singh, 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
Where will the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 be telecast in India?
In India, the the World Cup will be telecast on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
Published on Aug 13, 2026
