Amstelveen, Aug. 15 -- As India opened their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a confident 3-1 win over Wales in Pool D, skipper and Player of the Match Harmanpreet Singh praised the team's strong start to the tournament.

He stressed that the Indian team is determined to win the World Cup and emphasised the need to create more chances and score more field goals in their next match.

Indian Men's Team made a confident start to their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign, defeating Wales 3-1 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. India will next face England in their second Pool D match on August 17 at the same venue in Amstelveen.

Reflecting on the win, India captain and 'Player of the Match' Harmanpreet Singh said,...