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India-Pakistan Clash Determines Hockey World Cup Qualification

India has won one game and lost one at the 2026 Hockey World Cup.

It has three points so far.

India’s next game is against Pakistan, its biggest rival.

The match will be played on Wednesday in the Netherlands.

If India wins, it will definitely move to the next round.

If the teams draw, India may still qualify.

In that case, England must beat or draw with Wales, or tiebreakers may be needed if Wales wins.

If Pakistan wins, India will be knocked out and Pakistan will stay in the competition.

Key facts

India’s points: Three points after two matches.
India’s results: India beat Wales 3-1 and lost to England 4-2.
Pakistan’s results: Pakistan drew 3-3 with Wales and lost 1-4 to England, leaving it with one point.
England’s position: England has secured a top-two finish in Pool D.
India’s win scenario: A victory over Pakistan would give India six points and guarantee qualification.
India’s draw scenario: A draw would give India four points; if England avoids defeat against Wales, India would qualify. A Wales win could lead to tiebreakers.
India’s loss scenario: A defeat would eliminate India, while Pakistan would reach four points and keep its hopes alive.
Goal difference: India has a goal difference of zero, compared with minus two for Wales and minus three for Pakistan.

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