đŽđł India Men's Schedule â Pool D (IST Timings)
đŽđł India Women's Schedule â Pool D (IST Timings)
đ Indian Key Players to Watch
Harmanpreet Singh
Defender / Drag-Flicker
Captain of India and legendary drag-flick specialist. Primary penalty corner goal threat and defensive anchor.
PR Sreejesh
Goalkeeper
Legendary Indian goalkeeper with two Olympic bronze medals. Essential leader in high-pressure shootout moments.
Mandeep Singh
Forward
Pacey striker known for opportunistic field goals and penalty corner rebounds.
Savita Punia
Women's Goalkeeper
Captain of the Indian Women's hockey team and one of Asia's top goalkeepers.
Frequently Asked Questions â India at HWC 2026
When is India's first match in the Hockey World Cup 2026?
The Indian Men's national hockey team plays their opening Pool D match against Wales on August 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM IST (11:00 AM CET) at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
When is the India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 match?
The India vs Pakistan Men's Pool D match takes place on August 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM IST (4:30 PM CET) at Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen.
Which TV channel & streaming app will broadcast India's matches?
In India, Star Sports Network will broadcast matches live on television, with digital live streaming available on JioHotstar.
How many times has India won the Men's Hockey World Cup?
India has won the Men's Hockey World Cup once, in 1975 at Kuala Lumpur, defeating Pakistan 2-1 in the final.