FIH Men's Hockey World Cup: India beat Pakistan 5-3, enter second round - Highlights

Time for the national anthems

India's Jana Gana Mana, followed by Pakistan's Qaumi Tarana.

"Play the match, not occasion"

"Play the match, not the occasion," is Craig Fulton's advice to Harmanpreet Singh and boys.

India v/s Pakistan is always a tense contest. We asked the Indian team what this contest means, playing the neighbours after 16 years at the World Cup.

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HEAD TO HEAD

India XI!

WELCOME!

Welcome to The Bridge’s LIVE coverage of India vs Pakistan at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026. India needs just a draw to book their place in the second round, while Pakistan must win to keep their campaign alive.

It’s all on the line in this high-voltage Pool D clash.