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August 15, 2026 โ Expert Match Day Analysis
August 15, 2026 marks the historic opening day of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 across both host venues โ Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen and Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre. For Indian supporters, August 15 carries extra patriotic significance as India's Independence Day, celebrated with India Men defeating Wales 3-1 in Pool D. Day 1 featured 8 blockbuster matches across Men's and Women's pools, delivering high-octane international field hockey.
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Frequently Asked Questions โ August 15, 2026
What matches were played on August 15 at Hockey World Cup 2026?
8 matches were played on August 15: Men's Pool D (IND 3-1 WAL, ENG 4-1 PAK), Men's Pool B (GER 5-1 MAS, BEL 3-2 FRA), Women's Pool A (AUS 2-0 JPN, NED 2-0 CHI), and Women's Pool B (GER 3-0 SCO, ARG 1-1 USA).
What was the final score of India vs Wales on August 15?
India defeated Wales 3-1 with goals from Sanjay (8' PC) and Harmanpreet Singh (11' PC, 43' PC).
What was the final score of England vs Pakistan on August 15?
England defeated Pakistan 4-1 at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
Where can I watch August 15 match highlights?
Official match highlights are streaming on the FIH YouTube channel (@FIHockey), JioHotstar in India, and Watch.Hockey globally.
๐ Official Matchday Venue Addresses & Postal Codes
All fixtures are held at Wagener Stadium (Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 21, 1182 AM Amstelveen) and Belfius Arena (Avenue de la Toison d'Or, 1300 Wavre). Check real-time score updates on our Live Scores Page.
โ๏ธ Verified by: Marc Devos, Senior Hockey Journalist