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Pakistan’s campaign at the 2026 Hockey World Cup is set to begin on August 15, with the Green Shirts facing a challenging group featuring higher-ranked opponents, including England and India. Pakistan will open their tournament against England on August 15 at 10:00 pm (PKT) before taking on Wales on August 17 at 3:30 pm (PKT). The most anticipated fixture of the group stage will see Pakistan lock horns with arch-rivals India on August 19 at 6:00 pm (PKT). The International Ho

Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt has issued an emotional statement following the conclusion of the national team’s FIH Pro League campaign, apologising to fans for the disappointing results while urging authorities to take immediate action to revive the sport. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Butt accepted responsibility for the team’s performances, saying the results “are not favourable” and apologising “to the whole nation.” He thanked supporters who continu

Pakistan’s struggles in the FIH Pro League continued as they were handed a heavy 5-1 defeat by Spain, marking their 10th consecutive loss in the competition. Spain dominated the match from the start, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Despite showing moments of promise, Pakistan’s defense was unable to contain the Spanish attack, which found the net five times during the contest. Pakistan managed to score once, but it was not enough to challen

Pakistan’s struggles in the FIH Pro League continued as they were handed a crushing 7-1 defeat by world-ranked Belgium, marking their ninth consecutive loss in the tournament. Facing one of the strongest sides in international hockey, the Men in Green found it difficult to contain Belgium’s relentless attacking play throughout the match. The European giants dominated possession and capitalized on several scoring opportunities to secure a comfortable victory. Pakistan managed

Lahore: Serious concerns have been raised regarding the preparation and training environment of Pakistan’s national hockey team ahead of crucial international competitions, with allegations of poor facilities, outdated coaching methods, and inadequate player welfare. According to criticism emerging from within the hockey community, Pakistan successfully qualified for the Hockey World Cup after finishing runners-up in the qualifying tournament in Egypt despite limited preparat

Pakistan hockey $40 allowance sparks debate as Abdul Hannan Shahid questions player support despite World Cup qualification success.

LAHORE: Pakistan will reignite one of sport’s most iconic rivalries when they face India on August 19 in the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 , following the official schedule announcement by the International Hockey Federation on Wednesday. The tournament, set to run from August 15 to 30, will be co-hosted by Belgium and Netherlands , featuring 16 of the world’s top teams in what promises to be a spectacle of elite international hockey. Placed in Pool D, Pakistan will fa

The stage is set for a high-voltage showdown as Pakistan national field hockey team have been placed in a challenging Pool D alongside arch-rivals India national field hockey team for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 . According to the official pool announcement, Pool D also features England national field hockey team and Wales national field hockey team , making it one of the most competitive groups in the tournament. The Pakistan-India clash is expected to be the h