India face Olympic champions Netherlands in crucial Hockey World Cup second stage

The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams face a stern test against the Netherlands as they begin their respective second-stage campaigns at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. With the Netherlands crowned Olympic champions at Paris 2024 in both men’s and women’s hockey, the fixtures present the Indian teams with a formidable challenge as the tournament enters a decisive phase. The Indian women’s team will be the first to take on the Dutch, facing the...