India faces Pakistan in crucial 2026 Hockey World Cup match

The Indian men's hockey team faces Pakistan in a decisive Group D match during the 2026 Hockey World Cup. The game will take place at the Wagner Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.

India currently sits in second place in Group D following one win against Wales and one loss to England. A victory against Pakistan is required to secure a spot in the next round. Pakistan enters the match in fourth place in the group, having recorded one draw and one loss.

Historically, the two nations have faced each other 183 times, with Pakistan holding 82 wins to India's 69. However, in World Cup encounters, India leads with three wins to Pakistan's two. Their most recent World Cup meeting occurred in 2010, where India defeated Pakistan 4-1.