Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023: For Wales, the 2023 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup is history in the making. They will be participating in the World Cup for the first time in history. Ranked 15th in the FIH men’s outdoor ranking, Wales has a total of 1634.40 points against its name going into the World Cup.
Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 WALES Team Squad
To Be Announced
Goalkeeper
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Defender
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Midfielder
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Forward
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Alternate Players
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Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 WALES Team Schedule
| Match | Date | Time |
| England vs Wales | Jan 13, 2023 | 5 PM IST |
| Spain vs Wales | Jan 15, 2023 | 5 PM IST |
| India vs Wales | Jan 19, 2023 | 7 PM IST |
Wales will play their opening game against neighbours England at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on January 13, 2023. The match will kick off at 5 pm IST.
The next game will be against Spain, on January 15, 2023 at the same venue. The match starts at 5 pm IST.
Wales’ last game against hosts India will take them to the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The match will take place on January 19, 2023 and will kick off at 7 pm IST.
3 star players
Daniel Kyriakides: Midfielder/Defender
One of the rare Welsh and GB players who have scored a century for the men’s hockey team in terms of the number of matches played. He has appeared in 88 matches for Wales and has represented the team in two Commonwealth Games. The 27-year-old plays as a midfielder or a defender for the Welsh team and has yet to score a goal for them.
Joseph Naughalty: Midfielder
Joe is one of the Welsh team’s longest-serving members, having made his debut in 2008. Joe was named England Hockey League Player of the Year in 2017-2018 after scoring 25 goals in only 18 league games. Joe scored a superb individual goal in the 1-1 draw with Ireland to secure Wales’ first-ever World Cup qualification in 2023. He has featured in 47 matches and scored 18 goals so far.
Lewis Prosser: Midfielder
28-year-old Lewis Prosser plays as a midfielder for the Welsh team and has appeared in 114 matches for them. With him in the starting XI, Wales has won 51 matches, drawn 13, and he has scored five goals for them so far. He made his debut for Wales in 2008 and received his 150th cap in 2021.
Maiden appearance: 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup
Wales doesn’t have much to lose as this will be its maiden appearance at the World Cup. This will be a massive moment in Wales’ hockey, a one to savour for each and every member of the squad. They will look to upset a few teams before heading home.
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