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India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 Clash Set for August 19

The International Hockey Federation has released the match schedule for the 2026 Hockey World Cup, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15-30. India's men's team, in Pool D, will begin against Wales before a marquee clash with Pakistan on August 19. The Indian women's team, also in Pool D, will start their campaign against China on August 16. Defending champions Germany (men) and the Netherlands (women) will look to retain their titles in the tournament.

Key Points: India-Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Announced

  • India Men open vs Wales Aug 15
  • India-Pakistan men's match on Aug 19
  • India Women start vs China Aug 16
  • Germany men, Netherlands women are defending champs
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FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule out; India Men to face Pakistan in group stage

FIH reveals 2026 Hockey World Cup schedule. India Men face Pakistan on Aug 19. India Women open vs China. Tournament in Belgium & Netherlands.

"a highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals Pakistan - FIH Schedule Announcement"

New Delhi, March 18

The International Hockey Federation has unveiled the match schedule for the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. While India Men's are set to kick off their campaign with a match against Wales, the Women's team will play their first World Cup match against China. India Men's will also face off against Pakistan in the group stage.

Both the men's and women's FIH Hockey World Cups will be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands and will run from August 15 to 30.

India's men's hockey team, placed in Pool D, will begin their campaign against Wales on August 15 at 16:30 IST at the Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen. They will then face England on August 17 at 18:30 IST, followed by a highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on August 19 at 18:30 IST.

Notably, India's men's team have featured in all 15 previous editions of the Hockey World Cup, with their only title win coming in 1975.

India Men's schedule (Pool D):

August 15: India vs Wales - 16:30

August 17: India vs England - 18:30

August 19: Pakistan vs India - 18:30

India's women's hockey team, also placed in Pool D, will kick off their campaign against China on August 16 at 16:30 IST. They will then take on South Africa on August 18 at 18:30 IST, before wrapping up the group stage against England on August 20 at 18:30 IST.

Notably, India qualified for the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup after finishing runners-up in the qualifiers held in Hyderabad earlier this month. They are yet to win the World Cup.

India Women's schedule (Pool D):

August 16: China vs India - 16:30

August 18: India vs South Africa - 18:30

August 20: India vs England - 18:30

Germany's men's team enter the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 as the defending men's world champions, while co-hosts Netherlands come in as the reigning women's title holders.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Great to see the women's team getting equal coverage here. Their journey to qualify was impressive. Facing China first up is a tough but exciting challenge. Wishing both our teams the very best!
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Vikram M
The match against England on the 17th is crucial. We need to win that to build momentum before the Pakistan game. Our team has the skill, just need the mental strength. 1975 was a long time ago... time for a new golden era.
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Rohit P
Honestly, while the India-Pakistan match gets all the hype, I hope the media and fans don't put too much pressure on the players. It's just one group stage match. The focus should be on winning the tournament, not just one game.
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Meera T
So proud of our women's team for qualifying! They have been working so hard. The match against England women will be a thriller. Let's support them with the same passion we show for the men's team. Jai Hind!
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David E
Interesting that both teams are in Pool D. The men have a very balanced group. Wales first should be a confident start. The timing is perfect for viewers in India. Already marking my calendar for the 19th!

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