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India and Pakistan Clash Confirmed for 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup
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THE BRIEF
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India and Pakistan are set to face each other in a Pool D match on August 19 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
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The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, held from August 15 to 30, features a new format replacing quarterfinals with crossover pools for the 16 participating teams.
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This match marks the first time the two rivals have met in a World Cup since the 2010 edition in New Delhi, where India won 4-1.