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2026 Field Hockey World Cup continues

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The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup continues in the Netherlands and Belgium. In the men's competition, England secured a 4-2 victory over India in Pool D at the Wagener Hockey Stadium. Although India held a 2-1 halftime lead via Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh, England dominated the second half with goals from Nicholas Bandurak, Stuart Rushmere, and Henry Croft. Following this loss, the Indian men's team faces Pakistan in a decisive Group D match at the ~~Wagner~~ Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. India ~~currently sits in second place in~~ enters the ~~group with one~~ contest in a position where a win ~~against Wales and one loss to England. A victory against Pakistan is required to secure~~ or a ~~spot in~~ draw will ensure progression to the next ~~round. Pakistan enters the match in fourth place, having recorded one draw and~~ stage. Pakistan, currently holding only one ~~loss.~~ point, requires a victory to keep their World Cup campaign alive. Historically, the two nations have met 183 times, with Pakistan holding 82 wins to India's 69, though India leads in World Cup encounters with three wins to Pakistan's two. In Pool A, the Netherlands defeated Argentina 3-1, securing their qualification. In the women's competition, the Indian squad recorded their largest-ever World Cup victory with a 6-1 win over South Africa in Pool D. Following an initial 2-2 draw against China, goals from Sunelita Toppo, Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, Deepika Kumari, Lalremsiami, and Sakshi Rana placed India at the top of Pool D on goal ~~difference.~~ difference, maintaining an unbeaten record. Other notable results include Germany's 1-0 win over Belgium in Pool B, a 3-3 draw between Malaysia and France, and a 3-3 draw between Pakistan and Wales.

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