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FIH Men's World Cup: India start campaign with win - Highlights
Check out the highlights from India's campaign opener against Wales at 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup
Indian men's hockey team celebrate a goal against Netherlands at 2025-26 FIH Pro League (Photo credit: FIH)
FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: India is set to open its 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup campaign against Wales.
Harmanpreet Singh and boys, in orange jerseys, should have a comfortable time in the contest, but with the points from this phase set to carry forward to the next round, they can't afford to breathe easy.
India hasn't won a World Cup in 51 years and the performance today will be an indication of whether they'll be able to break the title drought.
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- 15 Aug 2026 6:18 PM IST
#News | India start their 2026 FIH Men's World Cup campaign with a comfortable victory🔥
— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) August 15, 2026
Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace as they took down Wales 3-1, scoring all three goals off penalty corners👏
Sam Welsh scored the lone goal for Wales!#Hockey pic.twitter.com/jhUBstc4gh - 15 Aug 2026 6:11 PM IST
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India will now face England on 17th August,
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- 15 Aug 2026 6:10 PM IST
FULL TIME! India 3-1 Wales
India wrap up their campaign opener with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wales in Amstelveen! 🇮🇳🔥
Sanjay and Harmanpreet Singh put India in control early, with the skipper adding another through a penalty corner.
Wales fought back in the final quarter and pulled one back, but India held firm to seal a convincing 3-1 victory.
- 15 Aug 2026 6:03 PM IST
Q4: GOAL WALES!
Wales finally find the breakthrough! There’s chaos and confusion inside the circle, but the TV umpire confirms the goal.
Wales keep the pressure on and pounce on the follow-up to get one back!
- 15 Aug 2026 6:00 PM IST
Q4. Wales get a chance!
A penalty corner gives Wales a golden opportunity to get on the scoresheet, but India’s goalkeeper stands tall! A brilliant save keeps the Welsh attack at bay and India’s clean sheet intact. What a stop!
- 15 Aug 2026 5:51 PM IST
Q4: The final quarter is underway!
The last 15 minutes are here! Can Harmanpreet Singh complete his hat-trick, or will Wales finally find a way through and get on the scoresheet? The battle continues!
- 15 Aug 2026 5:48 PM IST
End of Q3! India 3-0 Wales
India continue to look in control, repeatedly penetrating the Welsh defence and creating chances. Wales have shown more attacking intent and are finding opportunities in India’s half, but the game remains firmly in India’s favour heading into the final quarter.
- 15 Aug 2026 5:45 PM IST
Q 3, 12’ GOAL INDIA!
Harmanpreet Singh makes it count! A penalty corner sets up the opportunity, and the Indian skipper unleashes a powerful strike that beats the goalkeeper and finds the back of the net. A clinical finish from the captain!
- 15 Aug 2026 5:34 PM IST
Q3: We’re back underway!
Both teams are stepping up their game as the intensity rises. Wales are fighting to stay in the contest, while India look to maintain control and extend their lead.
- 15 Aug 2026 5:22 PM IST
End of Q2! India 2–0 Wales
The fight continues at both ends! India maintains their two-goal lead, but Wales have created more chances this quarter and are showing greater attacking intent compared to Q1.
