India 2-0 Wales Live Score, FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Singh Doubles Lead From Penalty Corner

India are turning the screws! Captain Harmanpreet Singh joins the scoring party, converting another penalty corner in the 11th minute to double India’s advantage. Wales are now 2-0 down as India make their set-piece opportunities count and take firm control of the opening quarter.

India have the breakthrough! Sumit converts India’s second penalty corner in the eighth minute to put Harmanpreet Singh’s side 1-0 ahead against Wales. After surviving an early scare, India have made their pressure count and now have the lead approaching the halfway mark of the opening quarter. Wales will need to respond quickly.

India, sporting their eye-catching new all-orange kit, have started the Hockey World Cup opener against Wales, who are in black. The kit has sparked plenty of discussion before the match, but Harmanpreet Singh and Co. will be keen to put all the noise aside and focus on the job at hand. India will look to control possession, move the ball quickly and create early chances, while Wales will aim to stay compact and hit on the counter. The first few minutes could set the tone for what promises to be an important Pool D contest.

The wait is over in Amstelveen! India and Wales have taken the field for their FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D opener. Harmanpreet Singh and Co. will be eager to set the tone from the first whistle as India begin their quest to end a 51-year wait for World Cup glory. Wales, meanwhile, will look to frustrate the favourites and make a strong start of their own. With England and Pakistan also in the group, India know there is little margin for error. The atmosphere is building as the teams complete their final preparations before the action gets underway.

• August 15, Saturday: India vs Wales - 4:30 PM

• August 17, Monday: India vs England - 6:30 PM

• August 19, Wednesday: India vs Pakistan - 6:30 PM

India have been placed in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan and Wales at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026. They open their campaign against Wales on August 15, followed by a high-profile clash against England on August 17, before taking on Pakistan on August 19. With only three pool matches, India cannot afford a slow start, as every point and goal difference could prove crucial in determining their route into the next stage.

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