New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Like in cricket, an India vs Pakistan encounter in hockey also holds the same emotion and excitement as the two arch-rivals come face-to-face at the World Cup stage for the first time in 16 years at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Wednesday.

The pressure-cooker game will decide who stays in the race to the semifinals as India and Pakistan renew one of hockey's most storied rivalries in a Pool D clash of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, knowing that there is little room for error. The India vs Pakistan match starts at 6:30 PM IST.

India started with a bang, beating Wales in their campaign opener. However, a 2-4 loss to England have put India in a bit of pressure. With Pakistan playing a draw against ...