Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:54am on 19 Aug 2026,Wednesday Sports
India and Pakistan renew their iconic hockey rivalry on August 19 at the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The Pool D clash is crucial, with a place in the next round at stake. The teams have met five times at the World Cup, with India winning three and Pakistan two. Their only World Cup final came in 1975, when India won 2–1. India have dominated recent encounters, winning 17 of their last 19 meetings since 2016, with two draws. Pakistan have not defeated India in a decade, adding significance to this highly anticipated contest.
