India finished eighth at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after hosts Belgium beat them 4-3 in a shootout following a 3-3 draw in regulation time. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice and finished the tournament with eight goals.
India suffered a 2-4 defeat to England in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup after defensive lapses proved costly. The loss leaves Harmanpreet Singh's side needing at least a draw against Pakistan to reach the second round
India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has credited senior players, including Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, for providing stability ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup. He said years of playing together have strengthened trust, communication and confidence within the squad.
India's men's hockey team has experienced highs and lows at the World Cup, winning bronze in 1971 and its only title in 1975. Since then, India has struggled for consistency, with its latest campaign in 2023 ending in ninth place
India's men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys at the FIH Hockey World Cup, replacing the traditional blue kit. While Hockey India defended the change, former captain Viren Rasquinha questioned abandoning the team's long-standing identity and legacy
Hockey India named an experienced 20-member squad led by Harmanpreet Singh for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Defending champions India will aim to retain the title and secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through the continental tournament.
India's young hockey players, including Aditya Arjun Lalage, Rajinder Singh, Yashdeep Siwach and Mohith HS, are eager to seize their opportunity at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 as the team begins its campaign in Pool D against Wales on August 15.
India's sub-junior men's team defeated Pakistan 7-3 after thrashing hosts Oman 10-1 at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat. The women's team fought hard before losing 3-6 to China in their Elite Pool encounter.
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams have intensified preparations at the national coaching camp in Bengaluru ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, with coaches Craig Fulton and Sjoerd Marijne expressing confidence about the squads' readiness
India produced a commanding performance to beat Pakistan 7-1 in the FIH Pro League London leg. After conceding early, the hosts responded with seven goals from seven different scorers, with Hardik Singh earning the Player of the Match award for his all-round display
