FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (August 16): Men’s and Women’s Match Timings in IST, Venues, Groups
Catch all the thrilling FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 action on August 16, 2026, featuring crucial Pool Play fixtures. The India women's team battles China, while the Australian men's team faces Ireland. Other key men's clashes scheduled are Spain vs South Africa, Netherlands vs New Zealand, and Argentina vs Japan.
The excitement of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 intensifies on Sunday, August 16, as both the men's and women's tournaments feature significant early-round clashes. Hosted jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands, the global hockey spectacle promises high-octane action across its two venues in Wavre and Amstelveen. Hockey fans in India will be particularly keen on the Women's Pool Play match featuring the national team. Blunder! Pakistan Hockey Team Suffers Major Embarrassment Over Missing Protective Gear Against England in Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
Today's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Fixtures (August 16, 2026)
Here's a look at the matches scheduled for August 16, 2026, with all times converted to Indian Standard Time (IST):
| Match | Tournament | Pool/Stage | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Men vs Ireland Men | Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 | Pool C | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre | 3:00 PM IST |
| India Women vs China Women | Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 | Pool D | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 4:30 PM IST |
| Spain Men vs South Africa Men | Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 | Pool C | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre | 6:00 PM IST |
| Netherlands Men vs New Zealand Men | Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 | Pool A | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 7:30 PM IST |
| Argentina Men vs Japan Men | Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 | Pool A | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 10:30 PM IST |
The India women's team will kick off their day against China in a crucial Pool D encounter at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. Meanwhile, in the men's competition, the formidable Australian Kookaburras will commence their World Cup journey by facing Ireland in Wavre. Other significant men's matches for the day include Spain against South Africa, Netherlands taking on New Zealand, and Argentina battling Japan, all part of the Pool Play stage.
As the tournament unfolds, these early matches are vital for teams to establish their dominance and build momentum for the challenging knockout stages ahead. Supporters can expect fierce competition as nations vie for the coveted World Cup titles.
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