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FIH Men's World Cup LIVE: India v/s Wales – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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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.
Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates:
Live Updates
- 15 Aug 2026 5:17 PM IST
Q2: Abhishek continue India's push for more goals!
India are attacking with conviction, constantly testing the Welsh defence.
Abhishek makes a determined run, trying to beat his marker and create another scoring opportunity for India.
- 15 Aug 2026 5:09 PM IST
Q2: We’re back underway!
India continues to dominate in the Welsh half, keeping the pressure on and pushing forward in search of more goals.
The attack remains relentless as the Men in Orange look to extend their lead.
- 15 Aug 2026 5:04 PM IST
End of Q1! India 2 - 0 Wales
India have Wales exactly where they want them! Sanjay and captain Harmanpreet Singh have found the back of the net, putting India in control as they look sharp and confident heading into the second quarter.
- 15 Aug 2026 5:00 PM IST
Q1 India continues to Dominate
India are absolutely dominating the proceedings, throwing everything at the Welsh defence as they continue to pile on the pressure and hunt for another goal!
- 15 Aug 2026 4:55 PM IST
Q1, 10’ GOAL INDIA!
Harmanpreet Singh steps up and delivers! A brilliant strike from the Indian skipper beats the Welsh goalkeeper as India find the back of the net once again!
- 15 Aug 2026 4:52 PM IST
Q1, 8’ GOAL INDIA!!!!
Sanjay with a brilliant finish! He unleashes a powerful strike that squeezes past the Welsh goalkeeper and finds the back of the net, giving India the breakthrough!
- 15 Aug 2026 4:50 PM IST
India are looking to feed their strikers early, putting the Welsh defence under pressure.
- 15 Aug 2026 4:43 PM IST
Q1: Pushback!
We’re underway in Amstelveen. India, dressed in their orange jerseys, start from right to left, looking to set the early tempo as the opening quarter begins.
