Pakistan and India land in same 2026 Hockey World Cup pool

“Pakistan and India have been placed in the same pool for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.”

— Editorial Team

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Pakistan and India have been placed in the same pool for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.
The draw sets up one of the tournament's most anticipated group-stage contests.

Sports|By Editorial Team|Published 17-Mar-26|Latest update 3/17/2026, 10:17:59 PM|1 min read

Pakistan have been drawn in the same pool as India for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, according to the tournament draw reported by Geo News.

The 16-team event will be staged in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30. Pakistan booked their place after a strong qualifying campaign and now face a high-profile group-stage challenge against their traditional rivals.

The draw has added extra interest for Pakistan hockey supporters, with the matchup against India expected to be one of the headline fixtures of the tournament.

Geo News reported that the draw also sets the tone for Pakistan's wider campaign, as the team looks to build on its recent progress and make an impact on the global stage.