India will look to strengthen their position in Pool D of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 when they face England at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Monday. Harmanpreet Singh’s side opened the tournament with a 3-1 win over Wales, with all three Indian goals coming from penalty corners. Harmanpreet scored twice, while Sanjay added the other as India made a confident start. England, meanwhile, enter the contest after a convincing 4-1 victory over Pakistan.
The matchup is expected to be much tighter, with both sides having recently faced each other in the FIH Pro League. Their two meetings ended in shootouts, with India and England claiming one win apiece. Their most notable recent encounter came in the 2024 Paris Olympics quarterfinal, where India, despite playing with 10 men, held England to a 1-1 draw in regulation time before winning 4-2 in the shootout to reach the semi-finals.
India vs England Hockey World Cup 2026: When and Where Is the Match?
India will face England in their second Pool D match at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 on Monday, August 17. The clash is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST (3:00 PM local time) at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, with both teams entering the contest after winning their opening games.
The match could prove important in shaping the Pool D standings, which also include Wales and Pakistan. India began their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Wales, while England recorded a 4-1 win against Pakistan, setting up a closely contested battle between the two tournament contenders.
India vs England: Hockey World Cup 2026 Head-to-Head History
India have a slight overall advantage against England in men’s international hockey, winning 10 of their recent meetings compared with England’s nine. However, the World Cup record tells a different story, with England holding a narrow edge. The teams have met nine times at the tournament, with England winning four, India three and two matches ending in draws. Both sides have scored 15 goals each in those encounters, while India will be aiming to end a 32-year wait for a World Cup win over England.
Their recent meetings have produced some memorable contests. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, India held England to a 1-1 draw despite playing with 10 men before winning 4-2 in the shootout. The teams also played out a goalless draw at the 2023 World Cup in Bhubaneswar. More recently, their FIH Pro League meetings were equally tight, with both sides sharing the wins after matches were decided by penalty shootouts.
India vs England Hockey World Cup 2026: Live Telecast and Streaming Details
Indian fans can watch the India vs England clash at the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup live on the Star Sports Network, while online viewers can stream the match through JioHotstar or the JioStar platform. The crucial Pool D encounter is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST (3:00 PM CEST) on Monday, August 17, at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.
Viewers in the UK can follow England’s matches for free through the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel, while fans in other international regions can check the official Watch.Hockey platform for live coverage. Availability may vary by territory depending on local broadcast rights.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India vs England Full Squad Details
England: James Mazarelo, Oliver Payne, Nick Park, Jack Waller, Tom Sorsby, Zachary Wallace, Henry Croft, Sam Ward, James Albery, Phil Roper, Stuart Rushmere, Timothy Nurse, David Goodfield, Nick Bandurak, James Gall, Liam Sanford, Conor Williamson, Will Calnan, Samuel Hooper, Ben Fox.
India: Harmanpreet Singh (C), Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Yashdeep Siwach, Rajinder Singh, Aditya Lalage, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Prasad, Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek Pal
