Hockey World Cup

India's hockey legacy relived as JSW launches 'Rukna Nahi Hai' campaign

The campaign brings together some of Indian hockey's most prominent figures, including former men's captain Sardar Singh, former women's captain Rani Rampal and Ajinder Kaur.

Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 August 20 matches, timings, live streaming

Apart from India's match against England, China will play South Africa at 1:00 PM IST, while New Zealand will face Spain at 5:30 PM IST. India and England will then meet at 6:30 PM IST.

Hockey World Cup 2026: How can the new format affect India's semis chances?

While India managed to keep their semifinal hopes intact by qualifying for Pool E for the second phase of the tournament under the new rules, their path in the second phase will be anything but simple

India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 Highlights: Harmanpreet-Abhishek shine as IND beat PAK 5-3

India will now join England as the second team from Pool D in the second phase of the Hockey World Cup 2026, as the top two finish teams

India vs Pakistan hockey live streaming: Where to watch today's WC match?

With England already assured of a top-two finish, India need at least a draw to secure their place in the next round, while Pakistan must win to keep their World Cup campaign alive.

Hockey World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan head-to-head in WC history

India and Pakistan have faced each other five times at the Men's Hockey World Cup, with their first encounter coming in the inaugural 1971 edition in Barcelona.

India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026: Can Pak end 10-year win drought?

Pakistan eye a first win over India in over a decade as the arch-rivals clash in a crucial Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match on Wednesday. IND vs PAK hockey match to start at 6:30 pm IST.

Hockey World Cup 2026: August 18 schedule, timings, live streaming today

The live streaming of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 August 18 matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website for Indian fans

India vs England Men's Hockey WC 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: ENG beat IND 4-2 to go top of the table

India failed to beat England as the wait for the win continues against the English outfits.

WC Hockey: With Harmanpreet as inspiration, Navneet eager to script history

Inspired by Harmanpreet Kaur and her women's cricket team, who created history by winning the ODI World Cup last year, veteran striker Navneet Kaur wants the Indian hockey team to script a similar title-winning story at the FIH Women's World Cup. India, ranked ninth in the world, began its campaign with a fighting 2-2 draw against Paris Olympic silver medallist and world No. 4 China. They next face 18th-ranked South Africa on Tuesday. The Indian women's cricket team's triumph over South Africa in the final last year, which earned them their maiden ODI World Cup title, has inspired women athletes across the country, Navneet believes. "Everyone now knows the players of our women's cricket team, which they didn't know as much before. As women players, it's an inspiration for us. If that team can play so well at this level, why can't we?" Navneet told PTI in an exclusive interview. "Playing at the world level and winning a title by performing at your best is a huge thing, and we too wo

Hockey World Cup 2026: August 17 schedule, timings, live streaming today

India began their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Wales, while England made a strong statement by defeating Pakistan 4-1 in their opening match.

Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 points table: Team rankings of all 4 groups

India are placed in Pool D alongside China, England and South Africa, with all four teams yet to play their opening matches.

Hockey World Cup: Important to start with a good win, says Harmanpreet

India captain Harmanpreet Singh on Saturday expressed satisfaction on his side's 3-1 victory over Wales in the men's Hockey World Cup opener here, saying that it was important to win the first match by a good margin and get full three points. "We played very well. Our aim was to create chances and score goals match after match. It doesn't matter who is the man of the match or who is scoring the goals. We just need to score goals. We played with that mindset," Harmanpreet, who scored a brace in the team's win, said after the match. "It was important to begin with a good win. We won 3-1 and took three points, which is a good result," he added. Wales scored in the final minutes to deny India a clean sheet, but Harmanpreet said his team would learn from their mistakes in future matches. "We tried our best, but they also played well. This was only the first match, and we will try not to make mistakes in future matches." said the ace drag-flicker. India scored all three goals from penal

Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet brace powers India to 3-1 Wales win

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India beat Wales 3-1 in their Pool D opener to begin the Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a win.

India-Wales: Harmanpreet's men begin quest to end 51-year World Cup drought

India start their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against Wales on August 15, hoping to make a strong start in a difficult Pool D that also features England and Pakistan

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 today's matches, live timings (IST), streaming

India will be among the teams in action on the first day, beginning their campaign against Wales in Pool D.

FIH World Cup: PAK hand head coach role to goalkeeping coach Bob Veldhof

In what appears to be a setback for Pakistan ahead of the FIH World Cup, the national federation has elevated its goalkeeping coach Bob Johan Veldhof to the position of head coach, after Herman Kruis returned to the Netherlands to continue with his existing assignment. Just hours before the Pakistan squad departed for the World Cup, the Pakistan Hockey Federation announced that veteran Dutch coach Kruis, who had been originally named head coach, would instead serve as an adviser to the federation, while Veldhof would take charge of the national team. The PHF had roped in the Dutch duo of Kruis and Veldhof along with Christopher Bowen following the FIH Pro League in Europe in June-July, appointing them as head coach, goalkeeping coach and assistant coach respectively as part of a coaching shakeup. A reliable source said Kruis had informed the PHF that he would only be able to take up a full-time coaching assignment with the Pakistan team after the World Cup. "He had left for the ...

India's Hockey World Cup journey: From 1971 bronze to 2023 campaign

India's men's hockey team has had a roller-coaster journey in the World Cup, from winning the inaugural bronze in 1971 to lifting the title in 1975 and then enduring a long wait for another podium finish. The eight-time Olympic champions' only World Cup triumph came in Kuala Lumpur in 1975, when Ajit Pal Singh's side defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in the final. Pakistan remain the most successful team in the tournament with four titles, while the Netherlands, Australia and Germany have won it three times each. Belgium are the other champions. Here is a look at India's World Cup journey through the 2023 edition: 1971 Barcelona ============= The World Cup was conceived after India and Pakistan jointly proposed a hockey tournament on the lines of football's World Cup at the FIH Council meeting in 1969. Pakistan were initially awarded the hosting rights, but political tensions between the two countries forced the inaugural edition to be shifted to Barcelona. India topped Pool A a

Hockey World Cup 2026: Full schedule, India squads, venues, live streaming

India's men's team will kick off their campaign against Wales on August 15, while the women's team will begin their Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against China on August 16

Indian Hockey jersey controversy escalates as players question process

Hockey India's switch from the iconic blue kit to a saffron jersey has drawn criticism from former players, politicians and fans, with several questioning the decision-making process behind the move