IND vs PAK World Cup 2026: Whenever India and Pakistan face off, the excitement naturally reaches a fever pitch. One such clash is set to take place in hockey; the arch-rivals are scheduled to meet in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. Following a 2-4 defeat against England, this match has become crucial for India. A victory would propel them directly into the next round, whereas a loss would mean Team India is eliminated from title contention. Consequently, hockey fans across the globe will have their eyes glued to this India vs. Pakistan match.
When and where will the India-Pakistan match take place?
The Pool D match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19. This high-voltage encounter will be held at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The match will kick off at 3:00 PM local time, which corresponds to 6:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Is a win essential for India?
India has won one match and lost one so far in the tournament. The team has three points and currently sits in second place in Pool D. England has already secured a spot in the next round with six points, while Pakistan and Wales have one point each. If India defeats Pakistan, they will reach six points and advance to the next round without any complications.
If the match ends in a draw, India will finish with four points. In that scenario, the outcome of the match between Wales and England will be crucial. If England wins or draws, India’s spot will be confirmed; however, if Wales wins, the decision could come down to goal difference and other tie-breaker rules. If India loses to Pakistan, Pakistan will move to four points while India remains at three, making it extremely difficult for India to advance to the next round.
Where can you watch the India-Pakistan match live? The matches of the 2026 Hockey World Cup are being broadcast live on the Star Sports network in India. Indian viewers can watch the matches on Star Select 2 (SD+HD) and Khel channels. Live streaming of the matches will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website; an active subscription will be required for this. Additionally, Indian fans can watch live broadcasts of India’s matches on DD Sports. These matches will also be available on DD Free Dish.
Indian Men’s Team for the 2026 Hockey World Cup
Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (Captain), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay
