India, Aug. 15 -- Hockey World Cup 2026 Live in India: The hockey sticks are ready, the world's top teams are assembled, and Indian fans have another major international tournament to follow on screens this August. The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 begins on Saturday, August 15, with Belgium and the Netherlands jointly hosting the men's and women's competitions.

For India, the tournament starts with an immediate spotlight on the men, who face Wales on August 15, while the women open their campaign against China on August 16. Both Indian teams will play their opening-round matches at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The tournament runs until August 30 and features 16 teams in each gender competition.

The men enter the c...