Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:33am on 19 Aug 2026,Wednesday Sports
India will face Pakistan in a high-stakes Pool D clash at the 2026 Hockey World Cup on August 19 in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The match has become crucial after India’s 2-4 defeat to England, leaving their qualification hopes under pressure. Pakistan also need victory to keep their campaign alive. Beyond the sporting stakes, attention is focused on whether players will follow the traditional pre-match handshake, amid heightened tensions surrounding the rivalry. The match starts at 6:30 p.m. IST and will be broadcast on Star Sports, with streaming available on JioHotstar. (PC: Hockey India)
