The Indian men’s hockey team will face Bangladesh in their final Pool A fixture of the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, September 28. The match is scheduled for 3:30 PM IST at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan.

Defending champions India have already booked a semifinal spot after beating hosts Japan 2-0 on September 26, with Abhishek and captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring the goals. The win kept India’s unbeaten pool record intact, following earlier victories over Indonesia (13-1), Sri Lanka (16-1) and South Korea (8-2), according to reports.

Bangladesh come into the clash with one win and two defeats in the pool, sitting fourth in the standings. India will want a strong finish to carry momentum into the semifinals on October 1, where the gold medal — along with direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics — is up for grabs.

A big win would cap a dominant pool stage for the tournament’s top-ranked side.