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India Faces Do-or-Die Hockey World Cup Clash Against Pakistan

India Faces Do-or-Die Hockey World Cup Clash Against Pakistan

The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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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.

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Coach Fulton admitted that defensive lapses cost the team dearly in the previous match, necessitating a tactical overhaul for the upcoming high-stakes encounter.

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The team must now rediscover the form that led to their 1975 success to secure a spot in the next stage of the tournament.