The Indian Women’s Hockey Team are gearing up to make a strong impact at the 16th edition of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place from August 15 to August 30 in the Netherlands and Belgium. Co-hosted across Amstelveen and Wavre, the prestigious tournament features sixteen top international teams competing for global glory. Led by dynamic midfielder Salima Tete, the Indian side enters the marquee event with a fine blend of experienced campaigners and talented youth, aiming to better their historical best finish of fourth place from 1974.
The countdown is almost over. The challenge is set. 🇮🇳🏑
Here’s the road that awaits the Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams in the pool stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026.
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Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026: India Placed In Pool D Alongside England, China, And South Africa
India have been drawn into Pool D, facing tough competition right from the group stage. Their campaign opens with a match against Asian rival China, followed by a crucial clash against South Africa. The team concludes its primary group stage fixtures with a demanding battle against England at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.
- Tournament: FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026
- Match 1: India vs China | August 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM IST | Wagener Stadion, Amstelveen
- Match 2: India vs South Africa | August 18, 2026 | 6:30 PM IST | Wagener Stadion, Amstelveen
- Match 3: India vs England | August 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM IST | Wagener Stadion, Amstelveen
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
India Women’s Hockey Team: Salima Tete To Lead Balanced 20 Member Indian Squad
Under head coach Sjoerd Marijne, India have named a formidable 20-member squad featuring veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia alongside proven starters like Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, and Neha. The selection panel has also rewarded promising youngsters Sunelita Toppo, Deepika Soreng, and Lalthantluangi for their consistent performances in domestic and international exposure tours, including their recent undefeated run in the FIH Nations Cup.
- Goalkeepers: Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam
- Defenders: Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, Shilpi Dabas
- Midfielders: Salima Tete (Captain), Nikki Pradhan, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita Toppo, Neha, Deepika Soreng
- Forwards: Lalremsiami, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Ishika, Baljeet Kaur, Beauty Dungstung
Live Telecast And Streaming Details
In India, you can follow all the live action from the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 across television and digital platforms. The Star Sports Network holds the official broadcasting rights for the tournament in India. Additionally, we can catch live streaming on the JioHotstar application and website across smart devices.
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