India Announce 20-Member Squad for FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026

Hockey India has announced the 20-member Indian squad for the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026. Experienced drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh has been named captain of the team. The FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 will be held from August 15 to August 30, 2026, in Belgium and the Netherlands. Head coach Craig Fulton expressed confidence in the selected squad, saying the team has a strong opportunity to “write its own chapter in the history of Indian hockey.” India Squad for FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 Goalkeepers: Mohit HS Suraj Karkera Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh Harmanpreet Singh (Captain) Amit Rohidas Jugraj Singh Sanjay Sumit Yashdeep Siwach Midfielders: Manpreet Singh Hardik Singh Vivek Sagar Prasad Nilakanta Sharma Rajinder Singh Aditya Arjun Lalge Forwards: Mandeep Singh Dilpreet Singh Abhishek Sukhjeet Singh Shilanand Lakra India have been placed in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan, and Wales. The team will play all its pool-stage matches in Amstelveen, Netherlands, as it begins its campaign in the prestigious global tournament. With a balanced mix of experienced players and emerging talent, the Indian team will aim to make a strong impression at the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.