India vs Pakistan hockey World Cup 2026: Where to watch in India, live stream, squads
India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands. Both teams are looking for a crucial win to advance to the next round of the tournament.
Why it matters
Matches between India and Pakistan in any sport carry significant cultural and historical weight, drawing massive viewership across South Asia.
India will clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen in Netherlands on Wednesday (August 19, 2026). It will be the first clash between the two sides at the men’s Hockey World Cup in 16 years, since India’s 4-1 victory in New Delhi on March 4, 2010.
The clash will begin at 3 p.m. local time (6.30 p.m. IST and 6 p.m. in Pakistan). Both teams require a strong performance to boost their chances of progressing to the second round.
India has been drawn in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan and Wales, with all its group-stage matches being played in Amstelveen in the Netherlands.
The match will be telecast live on Star Sports and can be streamed on JioHotstar in India.
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