New Delhi, March 19 -- Following the official pool draw and schedule release for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, Indian Men's National Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton expressed confidence and clarity regarding the team's path ahead.

India has been drawn into Pool D alongside top-seeded England, traditional rivals Pakistan, and a determined Wales side, with all group-stage matches set to be played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, according to a release.

Reacting to the draw, Fulton highlighted the squad's readiness to embrace the challenge, "We're excited. It's a strong group, but that's exactly what you want at a World Cup -- to be tested against the best," Fulton said. "The mood in the camp is very po...