The FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 is set to take place in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30, with Pakistan returning to the global tournament after an eight-year absence.
Pakistan have been drawn in Pool D alongside arch-rivals India, England and Wales, setting up a highly competitive group for the Green Shirts.
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Fans in Pakistan can watch the entire tournament live on television as well as stream it through digital platforms.
Where to watch Hockey World Cup 2026 in Pakistan
Fans can watch the complete tournament live on PTV Sports, while digital streaming will be available on Tamasha and Tapmad.
Pakistan’s return to the Hockey World Cup
Pakistan will make its first Men’s Hockey World Cup appearance since 2018 after missing the 2023 edition.
The Green Shirts secured their place in the 2026 tournament after finishing runners-up in the World Cup qualifiers earlier this year.
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Their campaign will begin against England on August 15 before they face Wales and India in Pool D.
Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15 | England vs Pakistan | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 10:00 PM |
| August 17 | Pakistan vs Wales | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 3:30 PM |
| August 19 | Pakistan vs India | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 6:00 PM |
Pakistan’s opening match against England is scheduled for 10pm Pakistan Standard Time on August 15.
The Green Shirts will then take on Wales on August 17 at 3:30pm PST before facing India in a highly anticipated Pool D clash on August 19 at 6:00pm PST.
FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 groups
Pool A: Argentina, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand
Pool B: Belgium, France, Germany, Malaysia
Pool C: Australia, Spain, Ireland, South Africa
Pool D: England, India, Pakistan, Wales
Complete Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule
Group stage
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15 | India vs Wales | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| August 15 | Germany vs Malaysia | Belfius Hockey Arena | 5:30 PM |
| August 15 | England vs Pakistan | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 10:00 PM |
| August 16 | Belgium vs France | Belfius Hockey Arena | 12:00 AM |
| August 16 | Australia vs Ireland | Belfius Hockey Arena | 2:30 PM |
| August 16 | Spain vs South Africa | Belfius Hockey Arena | 5:30 PM |
| August 16 | Netherlands vs New Zealand | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| August 16 | Argentina vs Japan | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 10:00 PM |
| August 17 | Pakistan vs Wales | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| August 17 | France vs Malaysia | Belfius Hockey Arena | 5:00 PM |
| August 17 | India vs England | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| August 17 | Germany vs Belgium | Belfius Hockey Arena | 11:30 PM |
| August 18 | New Zealand vs Japan | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 12:30 PM |
| August 18 | Spain vs Australia | Belfius Hockey Arena | 5:00 PM |
| August 18 | Ireland vs South Africa | Belfius Hockey Arena | 8:00 PM |
| August 18 | Argentina vs Netherlands | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 9:00 PM |
| August 19 | England vs Wales | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| August 19 | Pakistan vs India | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| August 19 | France vs Germany | Belfius Hockey Arena | 8:00 PM |
| August 19 | Belgium vs Malaysia | Belfius Hockey Arena | 11:30 PM |
| August 20 | Australia vs South Africa | Belfius Hockey Arena | 2:00 PM |
| August 20 | New Zealand vs Argentina | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| August 20 | Ireland vs Spain | Belfius Hockey Arena | 8:00 PM |
| August 20 | Netherlands vs Japan | Wagener Hockey Stadium | 9:00 PM |
Knockout and Final Stages
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PST) |
| 21-Aug | 3rd Pool B vs 3rd Pool C | Belfius Hockey Arena, Belgium | 2:00 PM |
| 21-Aug | 3rd Pool G vs 4th Pool B | Belfius Hockey Arena, Belgium | 5:00 PM |
| 21-Aug | 1ST Pool C vs 2nd Pool B | Belfius Hockey Arena, Belgium | 8:00 PM |
| 21-Aug | 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool C | Belfius Hockey Arena, Belgium | 11:30 PM |
| 22-Aug | 3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool D | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 1:00 PM |
| 22-Aug | 3rd Pool D vs 4th Pool A | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 4:00 PM |
| 22-Aug | 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool D | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 7:00 PM |
| 22-Aug | 1st Pool D vs 2nd Pool A | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 10:00 PM |
| 23-Aug | 4th Pool B vs 4th Pool C | Belfius Hockey Arena, Belgium | 2:30 PM |
| 23-Aug | 3rd Pool C vs 3rd Pool B | Belfius Hockey Arena, Belgium | 5:30 PM |
| 23-Aug | 1st Pool B vs 1st Pool C | Belfius Hockey Arena, Belgium | 8:30 PM |
| 23-Aug | 2nd Pool B vs 2nd Pool C | Belfius Hockey Arena, Belgium | 11:30 PM |
| 24-Aug | 4th Pool A vs 4th Pool D | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 12:30 PM |
| 24-Aug | 3rd Pool A vs 3rd Pool D | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 3:30 PM |
| 24-Aug | 2nd Pool A vs 2nd Pool D | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 5:45 PM |
| 24-Aug | 1st Pool A vs 1st Pool D | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 9:00 PM |
| 28-Aug | 3rd Pool G vs 3rd Pool H | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 12:30 PM |
| 28-Aug | 4th Pool G vs 4th Pool H | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre | 2:00 PM |
| 28-Aug | 2nd Pool G vs 2nd Pool H | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 3:30 PM |
| 28-Aug | 1st Pool G vs 1st Pool H | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre | 5:00 PM |
| 28-Aug | 3rd Pool E vs 3rd Pool F | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 6:00 PM |
| 28-Aug | 4th Pool E vs 4th Pool F | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre | 8:00 PM |
| 28-Aug | 1st Pool E vs 2nd Pool F-Semi Final | Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen | 9:00 PM |
| 28-Aug | 1st Pool F vs 2nd Pool E-Semi Final | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre | 11:30 PM |
| 30-Aug | Loser 47 vs Loser 48-3rd Place Playoff | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre | 5:00 PM |
| 30-Aug | Final | Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre | 7:30 PM |
Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 squad
Waqar (GK), Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Sufyan Khan, Moin Shakeel, Abdul Waheed Ashraf Rana, Abdul Hannan Shahid, Zikriya Hayat, Arshad Liaqat, Adeel Latif, Ahmad Nadeem, Ghazanfar Ali, Ammad Shakeel Butt, Muhammad Hammaduddin Anjum, Rehman Abdul, Afraz, Umar Mustafa, Abu Bakar Mahmood (C), Ali Raza (WK), Abdul Manan and Muhammad Ammad.
Team management
Head coach: Bob Johan Veldhof (Netherlands)
Assistant coach: Christopher John Bowen (Great Britain)
Assistant coach: Adnan Zakir
Team manager: Muhammad Awais Qarni
Video technician: Ashraf Sultan
The tournament will move into the crossover and classification stages after the pool matches, with the leading teams progressing towards the semifinals.
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The semifinals are scheduled for August 28, followed by the bronze-medal match and final on August 30 at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium.
Pakistan eye strong return
Pakistan’s return to the Hockey World Cup will be closely followed by fans after the team’s eight-year absence from the competition.
With India, England and Wales in Pool D, the Green Shirts face a demanding group-stage campaign and will need consistent performances to progress to the knockout stages.
