Pakistan vs India Confirmed for Hockey World Cup 2026
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Pakistan and India will renew their hockey rivalry at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after the two sides were drawn together in Pool D for the tournament co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands.
The group also features England and Wales, setting up a heavyweight group-stage clash between Pakistan and India in an event that will include 16 teams.
The World Cup is scheduled to be played from August 15 to August 30, 2026, with matches taking place in Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Wavre (Belgium).
Pakistan sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup following a dramatic comeback win over Japan in the semi-final of the qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt.
Trailing before a late surge, Pakistan pulled off a 4–3 victory that not only took them into the qualifying tournament final but also confirmed their return to the World Cup after an eight-year gap.
Pakistan last featured at the global event in 2018 and missed the most recent edition, making qualification for 2026 a significant milestone for the men’s national side.
