India women head into the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup on the back of a strong FIH Nations Cup campaign, winning the tournament and securing promotion back to the elite FIH Pro League. Following a clinical 2-0 victory over New Zealand in the final, it has been a promising build-up for Sjoerd Marijne and his squad.

The challenge ahead is significant. India are placed in a tough group that includes the host nation and world champions, the Netherlands. But this squad has shown it can compete, and the Nations Cup title is proof that tactical belief and conditioning are not in short supply.

While Marijne and his selectors finalise their twenty-man tournament roster, you have a chance to have your say.

Have Your Say: Build the 20-Player Squad

Use the Give Me Hockey Squad Selector below to choose your 20 players based on their positions. Balance your backline depth, choose your midfield anchors, and select the clinical goal-scorers who can find the net in Europe.

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Once your roster is locked in, download your custom graphic and let the debate begin:

Tag us, share with your friends, and back up your selections in the comments. Know someone who has strong opinions on Indian women’s hockey? Send them this link—the more squads we see, the better the debate.

Missed the chance to build your men’s team? Check out our Men’s World Cup Squad Selector and pick your 20-member Indian team for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.

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