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India’s Men’s Hockey Team Preps for Crucial European Fixtures in June 2026

Captain Harmanpreet Singh eyes momentum ahead of World Cup and Asian Games

The Indian men's hockey squad, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, is gearing up for a decisive European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025‑26, a sequence of fixtures that will pit the team against some of the sport’s traditional powerhouses.

From 7 to 9 June 2026, the players will converge in Brussels for a compact training camp, using the Belgian capital as a launchpad to sharpen tactics and foster cohesion before the first competitive outing.

Rotterdam Rivalry

Between 14 and 21 June, India will host Germany and the Netherlands in Rotterdam, meeting each opponent twice in a tightly packed double‑header format that promises high‑intensity contests.

London Leg

The schedule then moves to London, where fixtures against Pakistan on 23 June and against England on 26 June will provide further tests of India’s preparedness and resilience.

Harmanpreet Singh said the team is focused on extracting valuable experience from each match, building momentum and fine‑tuning the intensity required for the upcoming FIH World Cup and the Asian Games.

The opening encounter with the Netherlands is slated for 14 June at 7:30 pm IST, a slot that will be streamed live to audiences in the United States and beyond, underscoring the global reach of the Pro League.

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