India beat Wales 3-1 in Hockey World Cup opener, Harmanpreet scores twice

India opened their Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India secured victory in their Pool D match. Wales pulled one back through Sam Welsh in the fourth quarter. India, chasing first World Cup title since 1975, will next face England on August 17.