The FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will take place in Belgium and the Netherlands, featuring India’s quest to secure their second title in over five decades.
The FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on August 15 and will run until August 30. This prestigious tournament will be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, featuring 16 of the world’s best hockey teams. India, under the leadership of captain Harmanpreet Singh and coach Craig Fulton, aims to end a 51-year wait for the coveted trophy.
As anticipation builds for India’s campaign, fans are eager to know where to watch the matches live, along with the complete schedule, timings in IST, squad details, and the tournament format.
Tournament Overview
Event: FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
Dates: August 15 to August 30, 2026
Hosts: Belgium and Netherlands
Number of Teams: 16
Venues: Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands; Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium
Defending Champions: Germany
India Head Coach: Craig Fulton
India Captain: Harmanpreet Singh
This edition of the World Cup is particularly historic, as it marks the first time Belgium and the Netherlands will co-host the men’s tournament.
Where to Watch Hockey World Cup 2026 Live in India
Indian hockey fans can catch the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live on Star Sports. For digital streaming, matches will be available on JioHotstar.
India’s Pool D at Hockey World Cup 2026
India has been placed in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan, and Wales. Only the top two teams from this pool will advance to the knockout stage, making every match crucial for India’s chances.
India Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule
The schedule for India’s matches in the tournament is as follows:
August 15: India vs Wales at 4:30 PM IST
August 17: India vs England at 6:30 PM IST
August 19: India vs Pakistan at 6:30 PM IST
India’s Full 20-Player Squad
India’s squad for the tournament includes:
Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (Captain), 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
As the tournament approaches, the excitement among fans continues to grow, with hopes high for India to reclaim the World Cup title. For more details, fans can stay tuned to updates from various sports news outlets, including The Sunday Guardian.