India Finishes Eighth in Hockey World Cup After Shootout Loss

The Indian men's hockey team concluded their 2026 World Cup campaign in eighth place after a heartbreaking defeat to Belgium in a penalty shootout.

Harmanpreet Singh’s side struggled to convert opportunities during regulation time, leading to a tense finish that ultimately saw Belgium secure the classification match victory.

The team will now return home to analyze their performance, with the coaching staff focusing on improving shootout consistency for upcoming international tournaments.