Semifinal Spot Secured as India Overcomes Pakistan in Final League Clash

India’s win over Pakistan sealed its progress to the knockout phase of the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. The match, played on August 19, saw India finish the pool with five goals, outmatching Pakistan's three. With this result, India moved to the second position in Pool D, while England advanced as pool winners. The Indian side demonstrated composure in the closing moments, holding onto the lead as the clock ticked down. Pakistan, meanwhile, dropped out of the tournament, ending a campaign that had hoped to break India's longstanding superiority.