India, Aug. 17 -- The Pakistan men's hockey team is set to face Wales today, on August 17, Monday, in a Pool D encounter at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026. With both teams coming off opening match defeats, Pakistan falling 1-4 to England and Wales losing 1-3 to India, this fixture is a must-win for both sides to secure vital points and keep their tournament hopes alive.

Both teams enter today's game under pressure after finishing on the losing side of their respective opening encounters.

Pakistan struggled to contain England's attacking pressure in their opener. Despite showing flashes of brilliance on the counter-attack and finding a solitary goal, defensive lapses and set-piece vulnerabilities allowed England to secure a 4-1 vict...