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FIH Men's Hockey World Cup: India beat Pakistan 5-3, enter second round - Highlights
India beat Pakistan 5-3 in a thrilling World Cup clash to secure their place in the second round.
FIH Men's Hockey World Cup LIVE: India vs Pakistan - Score, blog, updates
India and Pakistan renew their historic rivalry in a high-stakes Pool D encounter at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen on Wednesday.
The equation has become clearer for India after England defeated Wales 8-2 earlier in the day. With Wales eliminated from contention for the next round, India need just a draw against Pakistan to secure their place in the second stage.
Pakistan, however, have no such margin for error. The arch-rivals must win to keep their campaign alive and progress from Pool D.
India enter the contest with three points from two matches. They opened with a 3-1 win over Wales before suffering a 2-4 defeat against England despite taking a 2-1 lead into half-time.
Pakistan have collected one point from their opening two games and will need to produce a result against India in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.
India also carry a strong recent record against Pakistan, having remained unbeaten against their arch-rivals across competitions over the past decade.
The clash at the Wagener Hockey Stadium therefore carries enormous stakes, with India's place in the second round and Pakistan's World Cup hopes both on the line.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 19 Aug 2026 8:16 PM IST
THAT'S A WRAP!
That's all from our LIVE coverage of India vs Pakistan at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026. India held their nerve to beat Pakistan 5-3 and secure their place in the second round. Thanks for joining us!
- 19 Aug 2026 8:15 PM IST
FULL TIME!
India hold on to beat Pakistan 5-3 in a thrilling Pool D encounter at the Wagener Stadium. The victory sends India into the second round, while Pakistan's World Cup campaign comes to an end.
Score: India 5-3 Pakistan
- 19 Aug 2026 8:11 PM IST
55' INDIA DOWN TO 10!
India's attacking move breaks down inside the circle, with Dilpreet Singh's diving effort going wide. But the video review finds no infringement and India lose their referral.
Aditya Lalage is subsequently shown a yellow card, leaving India a player short for the closing minutes.
Score: India 5-3 Pakistan
- 19 Aug 2026 7:58 PM IST
45' GOAL! Pakistan pull one back!
Pakistan cut the deficit as Hannan Shahid gets his second of the night. India lose possession in midfield, allowing Pakistan to launch a quick counter and finish the move.
Score: India 5-3 Pakistan
- 19 Aug 2026 7:56 PM IST
46' FINAL QUARTER BEGINS!
The final 15 minutes are underway at the Wagener Stadium. India take a three-goal cushion into the closing quarter, with Pakistan needing a major comeback to turn this around.
Score: India 5-2 Pakistan
- 19 Aug 2026 7:54 PM IST
38' Sukhjeet misses a big chance!
India create a promising opening with Abhishek's pass catching the Pakistan defence off guard. Sukhjeet Singh gets in behind and has a clear sight of goal, but his attempt goes wide.
Score: India 5-2 Pakistan
- 19 Aug 2026 7:41 PM IST
35' GOAL! Hardik converts from the spot!
India are awarded a penalty stroke after Aditya Lalage is brought down inside the circle. Hardik Singh steps up and calmly sends his effort into the bottom-left corner to restore India's three-goal advantage.
Score: India 5-2 Pakistan
- 19 Aug 2026 7:36 PM IST
31' SECOND HALF BEGINS!
The third quarter is underway at the Wagener Stadium. India takes a 4-2 lead into the second half, but Pakistan remain in the contest with plenty of time left to turn things around.
Score: India 4-2 Pakistan
- 19 Aug 2026 7:26 PM IST
HALF TIME!
End of a thrilling second quarter. A total of four goals scored, two each from India and Pakistan.
It means that India hold on to their two gold advantage from the first quarter as we head into the half-time break.
IND 4-2 PAK
- 19 Aug 2026 7:20 PM IST
26' - Pakistan miss PC!
Ball pushed onto Sumit's feet on the right baseline and Pakistan have earned yet another penalty corner.
The injection isn't the greatest, thankfully for India. Pakistan attempt anyways, but the Indian defence clear it away.
IND 4-2 PAK
