While India managed to keep their semifinal hopes intact by qualifying for Pool E for the second phase of the tournament under the new rules, their path in the second phase will be anything but simple
With England already assured of a top-two finish, India need at least a draw to secure their place in the next round, while Pakistan must win to keep their World Cup campaign alive.
India and Pakistan have faced each other five times at the Men's Hockey World Cup, with their first encounter coming in the inaugural 1971 edition in Barcelona.
Pakistan eye a first win over India in over a decade as the arch-rivals clash in a crucial Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match on Wednesday. IND vs PAK hockey match to start at 6:30 pm IST.
India start their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against Wales on August 15, hoping to make a strong start in a difficult Pool D that also features England and Pakistan
A reliable source said Kruis had informed the PHF that he would only be able to take up a full-time coaching assignment with the Pakistan team after the World Cup.
India's men's team will kick off their campaign against Wales on August 15, while the women's team will begin their Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against China on August 16
Hockey India's switch from the iconic blue kit to a saffron jersey has drawn criticism from former players, politicians and fans, with several questioning the decision-making process behind the move
Fulton, who guided India to their second consecutive bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, very well knows that consistency will be key if India is to win a drought-ending medal at the upcoming WC
The Indian men's hockey team has been placed in a challenging group alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, England and Wales for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
