India, Aug. 18 -- The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is underway, with the world's leading hockey nations competing for supremacy across the men's and women's tournaments. With the pool-stage matches progressing, every result is becoming increasingly important as teams look to secure qualification for the next stage. In the men's competition, England and Germany have made perfect starts, while the Netherlands and Argentina currently lead Pool A. India sit second in Pool D with three points from two matches, behind unbeaten England. Australia and Spain are level at the top of Pool C after winning their opening games. In the women's competition, the Netherlands have established themselves at the top of Pool A, while Argentina and the United Stat...