New Delhi, 21 July 2026: Hockey India on Monday announced the 22-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026, set to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from 15 to 30 August 2026. India have been drawn in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan and Wales, with all their pool-stage matches scheduled to be played in Amsterdam.
Leading the side is captain Harmanpreet Singh, while veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, India’s most-capped player, brings his vast experience to a balanced squad comprising a blend of seasoned campaigners and exciting young talent.
The goalkeeping department features Mohith HS and Suraj Karkera, while the defensive unit includes Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit and Yashdeep Siwach.
The midfield will be marshalled by Rajinder Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma and Vivek Sagar Prasad, while the attacking responsibilities will rest on Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh and Abhishek.
India will begin their World Cup campaign against Wales on 15 August, before taking on England on 17 August and arch-rivals Pakistan on 19 August in what promises to be a highly competitive Pool D.
Speaking on the squad selection, Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton said, “This is a well-balanced squad — the right mix of tournament experience and in-form youth who’ve earned their spot through performance, not reputation. Press, counter, perform, isn’t just our tactical identity, it’s how this group trains and thinks together every single day. We are not getting ahead of ourselves — one game at a time, all in, is the mentality we’re taking into every match. Fifty years since 1975, this group has a chance to write its own chapter in Indian hockey history, and we are really excited about it.”
Indian Men’s Hockey squad for FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026:
Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (Captain), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Yashdeep Siwach
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad
Forwards: Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek
××××××××××××××
Telegram Link :
For latest news, first Hand written articles & trending news join Saachibaat telegram group
https://t.me/joinchat/llGA9DGZF9xmMDc1
