India faces a high-stakes qualification match against Pakistan on Wednesday after a 4-2 defeat to England left them with three points in Pool D of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
A victory against Pakistan guarantees India a top-two finish and advancement to Pool E, while a loss would eliminate them from contention for the next stage of the tournament.
India currently holds three points with a goal difference of zero, while Pakistan and Wales sit on one point each following their 3-3 draw earlier on Monday.