Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: India beat Wales 3-1 in opener at Amstelveen
The Indian men's hockey team beat Wales 3-1 in its FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D opener at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on 15 August 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice.
Summary
The Indian men's hockey team opened its FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales in Pool D at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on 15 August 2026. Sanjay scored in the 8th minute and captain Harmanpreet Singh struck in the 11th and 43rd minutes, with all three goals coming from penalty corners. Sam Welsh scored the lone goal for Wales in the 54th minute.
Key facts
- Event
- FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, Pool D
- Result
- India 3–1 Wales, 15 Aug 2026
- Venue
- Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Scorers
- Sanjay 8'; Harmanpreet Singh 11', 43' (all penalty corners)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
At which venue did India beat Wales 3-1 in its FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 opener on 15 August 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen
India's Pool D opener against Wales was played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands; captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice.