Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled: India vs Pakistan fixture to be played on August 19

The International Hockey Federation unveiled the full schedule of the Hockey World Cup late on Wednesday (March 18). As per the schedule, the marquee clash between India and Pakistan is set to take place on August 19 and will be one of the most anticipated matches of the competition. Both the Indian men's and women's teams are in Pool D in their respective categories and will play their group stage matches in the Netherlands.

As for the men's team, they will start their campaign against Wales on August 15, Independence Day. They will next face England on August 17 before the key clash against Pakistan two days later. Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen will



host all three matches.

As far as the women's team is concerned, they will start their campaign against China on August 16, followed by the clash against South Africa and England on August 18 and 20, respectively. Even the women's team will play all their group stage matches at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.

The semifinals of the women's and men's World Cups will take place on August 27 and 28, respectively. The final of the women's World Cup will be played on August 29, whereas the men's summit clash is scheduled on the next day. Amsterdam will host the women's knockout matches while Wavre will play hosts to the men's knockouts.