India at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Fixtures, Results and Latest Updates for Indian Men's and Women's Hockey Teams
Stay updated with India's journey at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The Indian men's team will play Belgium for 7th place on August 28 at 20:30 IST, while the women's team faces Germany for 5th place on August 27 at 18:30 IST. Discover all the results and pool standings.
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, has reached its critical classification stages, and regrettably, neither the Indian men's nor women's team has advanced to the coveted semi-finals. Despite showcasing moments of brilliance, both teams ultimately finished outside the top two in their respective Second Round pools, setting them up for classification matches later this week.
Indian Men's Team: A Hard-Fought Journey Ends in 7th Place Playoff
The Indian men's hockey team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, began their World Cup campaign in Pool D, where they secured two crucial victories. They defeated Wales 3-1 on August 15 and emerged victorious against arch-rivals Pakistan with a 5-3 scoreline on August 19. Their only loss in the initial pool stage came against England, a 2-4 defeat on August 17. Finishing second in Pool D, India advanced to the Second Round's Pool E, alongside the Netherlands, Argentina, and England.
However, the challenge intensified in Pool E. India suffered a 3-1 loss to co-hosts Netherlands on August 22, followed by a 5-3 defeat against Argentina on August 24. These results meant India finished at the bottom of Pool E with no points, ending their hopes for a semi-final spot.
The team, coached by Craig Fulton, boasts significant talent, including the most-capped player in the tournament, Manpreet Singh, with 417 international appearances, and Harmanpreet Singh, a three-time FIH Player of the Year (2021, 2022, and 2024). India will now aim to finish strong in the seventh-place match.
Men's Team Fixtures & Results
| Date (CEST) | Match | Score | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 13:00 | Pool D | 3-1 | Wales | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| August 17, 15:00 | Pool D | 2-4 | England | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| August 19, 15:00 | Pool D | 5-3 | Pakistan | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| August 22, 16:00 | Second Round Pool E | 1-3 | Netherlands | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| August 24, 14:45 | Second Round Pool E | 3-5 | Argentina | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
Upcoming Fixture: India will play co-hosts Belgium in the 7th Place Match on August 28, 2026, at 17:00 CEST (20:30 IST) at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre.
Indian Women's Team: Battling for 5th Place
The Indian women's hockey team, captained by Salima Tete, also started their tournament in Pool D, delivering a commendable performance. They held China to a 2-2 draw on August 16 and achieved their biggest World Cup win by thrashing South Africa 6-1 on August 18. The team further secured a goalless draw against England on August 20. Finishing second in Pool D, the Indian eves advanced to the Second Round's Pool E, facing formidable opponents in the Netherlands, Australia, and China.
In Pool E, India faced a tough 2-0 defeat against defending champions Netherlands on August 21. Their subsequent crucial encounter against Australia on August 23 ended in a 0-0 draw. With both India and Australia finishing on two points with an identical goal difference of -2 in Pool E, Australia progressed to the semi-finals based on the goals-scored criterion. This placed India third in the pool, ahead of China on goal difference, moving them into the fifth-place classification match.
Savita Punia, the Indian goalkeeper, stands out as the most-capped player across all teams at the Women's World Cup, with an impressive 313 international appearances.
Women's Team Fixtures & Results
| Date (CEST) | Match | Score | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 13:00 | Pool D | 2-2 | China | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| August 18, 15:00 | Pool D | 6-1 | South Africa | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| August 20, 15:00 | Pool D | 0-0 | England | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| August 21, 18:00 | Second Round Pool E | 0-2 | Netherlands | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
| August 23, 19:00 | Second Round Pool E | 0-0 | Australia | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
Upcoming Fixture: India will face Germany in the 5th Place Match on August 27, 2026, at 15:00 CEST (18:30 IST) at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
As India looks to finish their World Cup campaigns on a high note, both teams will be aiming for decisive victories in their respective classification matches, seeking to end their tournament journeys with strong performances.
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