India vs Pakistan on August 19 as FIH unveils Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule |

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India and Pakistan are set to clash in one of the most anticipated matches of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 on August 19. The International Hockey Federation unveiled the full schedule on Wednesday as the tournament will take place across Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30.

Both the Indian men’s and women’s teams, competing in Pool D in their respective categories, will play their matches in the Netherlands.

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India’s men’s team opens its campaign against Wales on August 15, followed by a key encounter with England on August 17. The high-profile India vs Pakistan pool-stage match is set for August 19, and all three fixtures will be held at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.

Meanwhile, the Indian women’s team will start against China on August 16, face South Africa on August 18, and conclude the pool stage with England on August 20, also at Wagener Stadium.

The knockout rounds promise intense competition. The men’s semifinals will take place on August 28, with the final on August 30 in Wavre. The women’s semifinals are scheduled for August 27, followed by their final on August 29 in Amsterdam, ensuring thrilling high-stakes encounters.

Germany, the defending men’s champions who secured their third World Cup title in 2023 in Bhubaneswar with a victory over Belgium, will compete in Pool B alongside Belgium, France, and Malaysia.

Check the full schedule here