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India and Pakistan Could Meet Twice at 2027 World Cup

India and Pakistan will definitely play each other once in the 2027 World Cup group stage.

They might play each other again later in the tournament.

The second match would happen in the Super 7 stage.

For that to happen, both teams must qualify for that stage.

They can qualify by finishing in the top three of their group.

They could also qualify by being the best-performing fourth-placed team.

India and Pakistan are both among the tournament’s seven pre-seeded teams.

They are listed as A1 and A3 for the third round.

Key facts

Guaranteed meeting: India and Pakistan will face each other in the group stage.
Possible second meeting: They could meet again in the Super 7 stage.
Qualification condition: Both teams must qualify for the Super 7 stage.
Group qualification: Teams qualify by finishing in the top three of the group or as the best-performing fourth-placed team.
Pre-seeding: India and Pakistan are among the tournament’s seven pre-seeded teams.
Seed positions: India and Pakistan are designated A1 and A3 for the third round.
Tournament: 2027 World Cup

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