FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (August 28): Match Timings in IST, Fixtures and Venues
Catch the complete FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule for August 28, 2026, featuring India Men vs Belgium for seventh place, and crucial men's and women's semifinals.
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 continues its exhilarating run on Friday, August 28, 2026, promising a day of high-stakes hockey action. Fans worldwide are set for a captivating series of matches, including crucial classification games and the electrifying men's and women's semifinals. All eyes will also be on the Indian Men's team as they vie for a respectable seventh-place finish. PR Sreejesh Questions Indian Hockey Management After 2026 World Cup Failure.
Today's action is spread across two prime venues: the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, and the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium. The timings listed below are converted to Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the local Central European Summer Time (CEST).
India's Schedule Today
India's Men's team will be in action, competing for the seventh-place position. They will face co-hosts Belgium in what promises to be a fiercely contested match.
- Men's 7th Place Match: India vs Belgium
- Time: 8:30 PM IST
- Venue: Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre
Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Matches
The men's tournament features a blend of classification matches and two blockbuster semifinals that will determine the finalists. Germany's Tomás Domene leads the goal-scoring charts with 8 goals as of August 24, 2026.
| Match | Tournament | Stage | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan vs France | Men's WC | 13th Place Match | 1:00 PM IST | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| Wales vs Malaysia | Men's WC | 15th Place Match | 2:30 PM IST | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre |
| Pakistan vs South Africa | Men's WC | 11th Place Match | 4:00 PM IST | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| New Zealand vs Ireland | Men's WC | 9th Place Match | 5:30 PM IST | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre |
| England vs Australia | Men's WC | 5th Place Match | 6:30 PM IST | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| India vs Belgium | Men's WC | 7th Place Match | 8:30 PM IST | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre |
| Netherlands vs Spain | Men's WC | Semifinal 1 | 10:30 PM IST | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| Germany vs Argentina | Men's WC | Semifinal 2 | 1:00 AM IST (early hours of Aug 29) | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre |
Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Matches
The women's tournament reaches its semifinal stage, with four formidable teams vying for a spot in the grand finale. Yibbi Jansen of the Netherlands is the top scorer with 7 goals as of August 27, 2026. Bichu Devi Adopts MS Dhoni's Calm Mantra for FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Challenge.
| Match | Tournament | Stage | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Germany | Women's WC | Semifinal 1 | 9:30 PM IST | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| Argentina vs Belgium | Women's WC | Semifinal 2 | 12:00 AM IST (early hours of Aug 29) | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre |
Today's schedule promises an array of thrilling hockey contests, setting the stage for an unforgettable climax to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. Be sure to tune in and support your favorite teams as they battle for glory.
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