India's Hockey World Cup qualification hopes hinge on a must-win match against Pakistan following a 4-2 defeat to England on August 17, 2026.
Coach Fulton admitted that defensive lapses cost the team dearly in the previous match, necessitating a tactical overhaul for the upcoming high-stakes encounter.
The team must now rediscover the form that led to their 1975 success to secure a spot in the next stage of the tournament.