New Delhi: India and Pakistan will meet in a high-pressure Pool D match at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, August 19. The match could decide which team stays alive in the tournament, making it one of the biggest games of the group stage.
India enter the contest in a stronger position. A win will take them through, while a draw will also be enough for India to progress. Pakistan have just one point and need a victory to keep their World Cup campaign alive. The match will begin at 6:30 PM IST at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 match details
The Pool D clash will be played at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Wednesday.
Match: India vs Pakistan, FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Venue: Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen
Start time: 6:30 PM IST
India have enjoyed the better run against Pakistan in recent meetings. Earlier this year, India defeated Pakistan 7-1 and 4-3 during the European leg of the Pro League.
Pakistan’s last victory against India came at the 2016 Champions Trophy. The team is also playing its first Hockey World Cup in eight years.
The previous India-Pakistan World Cup meeting came in Delhi in 2010. India, captained by Rajpal Singh, won that match 4-1.
Where to watch India vs Pakistan match on TV in India
The India vs Pakistan FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live in India on the Star Sports Network.
Fans should check their local TV listings for the exact Star Sports channel carrying the match.
How to watch India vs Pakistan live streaming online
The live streaming of the India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
The match starts at 6:30 PM IST, so viewers planning to watch online can tune in around the scheduled start time.
India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 squads
India will be led by Harmanpreet Singh, with experienced names including Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Amit Rohidas, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Mandeep Singh in the squad.
Pakistan will be captained by Abu Bakar Mahmood. Their squad includes Abdul Hanan Shahid, Ammad Shakeel Butt, Muhammad Sufyan Khan, Ahmed Nadeem, Ghazanfar Ali and Abdul Manan.
With qualification at stake, Pakistan cannot afford anything short of a win. India have a little more room, but a match against Pakistan rarely feels routine, especially with a World Cup place in the next round hanging on the result.