The result comes just less than 24 hours after Argentina's women's team secured the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup title, beating Netherlands by 3-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw
India's men's hockey team were given a second chance for semi-final qualification following Argentina's 3-1 win over England in a Pool E encounter on Saturday
Both India's men's and women's teams need to win their remaining Phase 2 matches to give themselves the best chance of securing a place in the semifinals of the 2026 Hockey World Cup
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.