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India men and women open Hockey World Cup 2026 in Europe
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 begins on August 15 in Belgium and the Netherlands. India's men's team, seeking their first title since 1975, face Wales on Saturday. The women's team, chasing…
The Story in Brief
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 begins on August 15 in Belgium and the Netherlands. India's men's team, seeking their first title since 1975, face Wales on Saturday. The women's team, chasing their maiden crown, meet China on Sunday.
All 100 matches will stream on JioHotstar, with India's matches on Star Sports. Strong contenders include co-hosts Belgium and the Netherlands, plus Australia, Germany and Argentina. The top two from each pool advance to a second stage, carrying forward points from the first.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative paints India as a strong contender after the Asia Cup win, but Europe has always been a tough hunting ground. The women's side is often written off as underdogs, yet they have steadily improved. The real test will be how the teams handle the pressure of carrying forward points from the pool stage, a format that punishes early slip-ups. Can the men's defence hold against Wales' counter-attacks?
Source: telanganatoday.com
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