India beat Wales 3-1 to begin FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a win

India secured a 3-1 victory against Wales in their opening World Cup match. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two penalty-corner goals to establish an early lead. India extended their advantage to three goals after the break with another penalty-corner conversion. Wales managed to score a consolation goal in the final minutes of play. This win places India at the top of Pool D in the tournament.