India rout Pakistan at Hockey World Cup 2026 to qualify for second round

India hold off Pakistan 5-3 to finish second with six points as England top Pool D with nine points from three wins.

Hockey World Cup: India extend dominance over Pakistan with 5-3 thriller, seal next-round spot

In a thrilling Pool D showdown, India triumphed over Pakistan with a score of 5-3. With Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek each netting two goals, India showcased their strength. Pakistan's Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan put up a valiant effort by scoring, yet India held their ground during the nail-biting final quarter, securing their advancement to the next stage of the World Cup.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Pakistan’s FIH World Cup journey ends after 5-3 loss to India

AMSTELVEEN (Netherlands): Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored a brace each as India extended their unbeaten run against arch-rivals Pakistan with a 5-3 win in their FIH World Cup pool match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Wednesday to advance to the second round. The defeat in their last pool ‘D’ match ended Pakistan’s poor campaign in the first stage of the 16-nation showpiece. Pakistan, who lost their opening pool match to England (4-1) before managing to draw 3-3 a...

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India edge Pakistan in 5-3 thriller to reach FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup second round

AMSTELVEEN: India held off arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a thrilling Pool D clash at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday to book their place in the...

By Times of Oman