For Indian fans, the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 has already delivered box-office drama. Both the men’s and women’s teams were drawn into Pool D, playing every pool match at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
## Men’s schedule (Pool D)
– August 15: India 3-1 Wales
– August 17: India vs England
– August 19: India 5-3 Pakistan
Harmanpreet Singh’s side finished second in the group behind England, with Pakistan and Wales eliminated. Both goals from Harmanpreet and a brace from Abhishek proved decisive in the Pakistan clash, full detail in our [match analysis](india-vs-pakistan-hockey-world-cup-2026-match-analysis).
## Women’s schedule (Pool D)
– August 16: India vs China
– August 18: India 6-1 South Africa
– August 20: India vs England
Salima Tete’s team produced their biggest-ever World Cup win against South Africa, a huge statement from a squad chasing its first World Cup medal.
## What’s next for India
Both teams now move into the crossover pools (August 21-24), a new stage that replaces the old quarterfinal format. Finishing high enough here is the only route to the semifinals. For the full explanation of how points and results carry forward, read our guide to the [tournament’s new format](hockey-world-cup-2026-new-format-explained).
## Where to catch every match
All matches are live in India on Star Sports and JioHotstar. For streaming details and channel numbers, see our [live streaming guide](hockey-world-cup-2026-live-streaming-guide). If you’re planning to catch matches with friends or at a public screening, check [where to watch in India](hockey-world-cup-2026-where-to-watch-india).
## Bigger picture
India’s men are chasing their first title since 1975, while the women are hunting a maiden World Cup medal. Both storylines are covered in depth in our piece on [India’s Hockey World Cup history](india-hockey-world-cup-history-explained).