India Name 20-Member Squad for Hockey World Cup, Harmanpreet Singh to Lead
Harmanpreet Singh will captain a squad built around experienced players and young talent as India targets a strong World Cup run.
- On Monday, Hockey India announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, held from 15 to 30 August 2026. Captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the team in Amstelveen.
- Chief Coach Craig Fulton emphasizes a "Press, counter, perform" tactical identity for the team, expressing confidence the squad has a bright chance to "write its own chapter in Indian hockey history."
- Squad selection reflects a blend of established stars and young talent, though four players from the 24-member Pro League squad were omitted due to tournament size limits. Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh adds significant experience.
- Placed in Pool D, India will face Wales, England, and arch-rivals Pakistan in Amstelveen. The team seeks to improve on their ninth-place 2023 finish and capture their first title since 1975.
- Fifty years after their 1975 victory, the team hopes to reclaim the trophy. Building on Olympic bronze success from 2024, the squad will play group-stage matches in the Netherlands.
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Hindustan TimesIndia name 20-member squad for Hockey World Cup, Harmanpreet Singh to lead
New Delhi, Jul 21: India on Tuesday named a 20-member squad for next month's FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, with four players from the side who featured in the European leg of the Pro League missing out owing to the tournament's squad-size limit. Defender Amandeep Lakra, midfielders Raj Kumar Pal and Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem, and forward Selvam Karthi were the four players omitted from the 24-member Pro League squad. India endured a disappoint…
The Indian men's hockey team will take the field with the goal of winning the Hockey World Cup title after 50 years. Harmanpreet Singh will lead the 20-member squad announced for the FIH World Cup, and a mix of experienced players and young players is expected to perform well.
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India Unveils 20-Member Squad For Upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup
India has announced a 20-member squad for the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, with Harmanpreet Singh leading the team. Four players from the recent Pro League squad were omitted due to size limits. The team, featuring a mix of seasoned players like Manpreet Singh and promising youngsters, aims to improve on past World Cup performances and will face Wales, England, and Pakistan in Pool D in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
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