Hockey World Cup 2026: India beat Pakistan 5-3, advance to second round

August 20, 2026 1:40 AM

Hockey World Cup 2026: India beat Pakistan 5-3, advance to second round

Captain Harmanpreet Singh and forward Abhishek scored two goals each as India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-scoring Pool D clash at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, securing their place in the second round and ending Pakistan's campaign. India made an aggressive start at the Wagener Hockey Stadium and quickly established a three-goal advantage. Harmanpreet opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a powerful drag-flick from a penalty corner before Abhishek doubl...

Hockey World Cup 2026: India and Pakistan clubbed in the same pool for men’s event

March 18, 2026 10:59 AM

Hockey World Cup 2026: India and Pakistan clubbed in the same pool for men’s event

India and arch rivals Pakistan will feature in the same pool at the upcoming men’s Hockey World Cup starting from August 15 in Belgium and Netherlands, International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Tuesday. The two teams are part of Pool D, which also includes England and Wales. Matches in the group will be played in Amsterdam. In the 16-team tournament, the top team from each pool will qualify directly for the quarterfinals, while the second- and third-placed teams will compete in cros...