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India men’s and women’s hockey World Cup schedules out
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedules were released on August 10, with both Indian teams learning their group stage fixtures. The men's side, chasing its first title since 1975, opens against…
The Story in Brief
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedules were released on August 10, with both Indian teams learning their group stage fixtures. The men's side, chasing its first title since 1975, opens against Wales on August 15 in Amstelveen. The women's team, seeking its maiden crown, begins against China on August 16.
India's men are in Pool D with England, Pakistan and Wales. The women are in Pool D alongside England, China and South Africa. The tournament runs from August 15 to 30, co-hosted by Belgium and Netherlands. Defending champions Germany (men) and Netherlands (women) headline the field.
The Indian Opinion
Indian fans are right to be excited, but talk of a second men's title or a maiden women's crown ignores the strength of defending champions Germany and Netherlands. Both Indian sides face tough pools. The real test will come in the crossover rounds, not the group stage. Watch how India handles Pakistan on August 19 – it will reveal more than any pre-tournament optimism.
Sources (4): sportstar.thehindu.com, sportstar.thehindu.com (2), sportstar.thehindu.com (3), sportstar.thehindu.com (4)
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Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
