The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 opened on August 15 across two host venues: Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen (1182 AM) and Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre (1300 Wavre). A total of 8 matches (4 Men's, 4 Women's) were played on Opening Day.
August 15 Complete Match Results
| Match | Tournament | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs Wales | Men's Pool D | 🇮🇳 4 – 1 🏴 | Amstelveen |
| Germany vs Malaysia | Men's Pool B | 🇩🇪 3 – 1 🇲🇾 | Wavre |
| England vs Pakistan | Men's Pool D | 🏴 3 – 2 🇵🇰 | Amstelveen |
| Belgium vs France | Men's Pool B | 🇧🇪 2 – 0 🇫🇷 | Wavre |
| Netherlands vs Chile | Women's Pool A | 🇳🇱 5 – 0 🇨🇱 | Amstelveen |
| Argentina vs USA | Women's Pool B | 🇦🇷 3 – 1 🇺🇸 | Wavre |
| Australia vs Japan | Women's Pool A | 🇦🇺 2 – 0 🇯🇵 | Amstelveen |
| Germany vs Scotland | Women's Pool B | 🇩🇪 4 – 0 🏴 | Wavre |
Current Pool D Standings (Men)
India lead Pool D on goal difference (+3), followed by England (+1), Pakistan (-1), and Wales (-3). Day 2 matches resume on August 16.