Hockey World Cup 2026: Pakistan placed in Group D with India
By Nawaz Gohar ; The official draw for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands, has been announced, revealing the groups for world hockey’s flagship event.
Pakistan has been placed in Group D, where they will face off against formidable opponents: England, India, and Wales. This group is being hailed as the most competitive and exciting of the tournament, with the Pakistan-India clash once again set to be the center of fans’ attention.
According to the details, the other groups are as follows:
Pool A: Netherlands, Argentina, New Zealand, Japan
Pool B: Belgium, Germany, France, Malaysia
Pool C: Australia, Spain, Ireland, South Africa
Pool D: England, India, Pakistan, Wales
The event will be played in 2026 across Belgium and the Netherlands, featuring the world’s top teams competing for the title. For Pakistan, this tournament represents a crucial opportunity to improve their performance and make a comeback on the global stage.
Hockey World Cup 2026: Can Pakistan Reach the Next Round?
For the Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands, Pakistan has landed in a group that hockey experts are calling a relatively favorable draw. Pakistan has been grouped with lower-ranked teams from each pot, brightening their hopes of advancing to the next stage.
In Group D, the top two teams will qualify for the second round, providing a prime opportunity for Pakistan to demonstrate its full potential and move forward.
In my view, Group D is quite open, with winning possibilities for any team. If Pakistan enters the field with consistency and a solid strategy, reaching the quarterfinals is entirely possible.
In particular, the Pakistan-India match will once again be the highlight for fans, while the match against England could also prove decisive. Overall, this draw is a golden opportunity for Pakistan to restore its lost prestige in international hockey.
