
India advanced to the second round of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after finishing second in Pool D, following a 5-3 victory over Pakistan.
The team is placed in Pool E and must finish in the top two to qualify for the semifinals under the tournament's new format.
India will face the Netherlands on Saturday, August 22, at 7:30pm IST and Argentina on Monday, August 24, at 6:15pm IST, with both matches held at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.