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The FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup is just hours away from the start. The seventeen-day tournament will commence on January 13 with the final set to be played on January 29, 2023. The tournament will see sixteen teams from the world fight to lift the trophy. India too will aim to seek their first podium in 48 years in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.
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The Harmanpreet Singh-led side is currently ranked sixth in the world and will aim to end their trophy drought. They are placed in Pool D along with England, Spain and Wales. The team who’ll top the Group will advance further. However, talking about both sides head-to-head record, India has a better win percentage over Spain and their last match in November 2022 ended in a 2-2 draw.
It has to be seen what this match will offer as both teams will come with their best game.
Here’s all you need to about India opening match against Spain at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023:
When and where will India vs Spain FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup match take place?
The game between India and Spain will take place at Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on January 1 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM IST.
Where to watch the live streaming of India vs Spain Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 match?
The live streaming of the game between India and Spain will be available on Disney+Hotstar app and website.
What are the squads for India and Spain in the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?
India: PR Sreejesh, Krishna Pathak, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh (Captain), Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas (Vice Captain), Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Jugraj Singh
Spain: Alvaro Iglesias, Borja Lacalle,Cesar Curiel, Xavier Gispert,Enrique Gonzalez Castejon,Gerard Clapes,Ignacia Rodrigues, Joaquin Menini, Jordi Bonastre, Marc Miralles, Marc Reyne, Marc Vizcaino, Mario Garin, Pau Cunill, Pepe Cunill, Marc Recasens, Pere Amat, Rafael Villal onga
Where to catch live updates around FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?
SportsTiger website and app will provide you with all updates around the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023.
