
Pakistan Ends 16‑Year World Cup Drought with Thrilling Victory Over Japan
After a poor opening round, Pakistan rallied to defeat Japan 4‑3 in a classification match at the Wagener Stadium, ending a 16‑year wait for a World Cup win.
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After a poor opening round, Pakistan rallied to defeat Japan 4‑3 in a classification match at the Wagener Stadium, ending a 16‑year wait for a World Cup win.

With a 5‑3 win over Pakistan securing their spot, India aims to cement a semifinal berth against the Netherlands in a tightly contested Pool D encounter.

Pakistan fell 5-3 to India in a decisive FIH Hockey World Cup clash, a result that extinguished their knockout hopes. Early quarter struggles and a controversial coaching setup drew sharp criticism from veteran Hanif Khan.

India defeated Pakistan 5‑3 in a high‑stakes Pool D match, preserving a decade‑long unbeaten run and securing a place in the tournament's second round.

India edged past Pakistan 5‑3 in a tightly contested match, finishing second in Pool D and booking a semifinal berth, while England also progressed with a perfect record.

A preview of the much‑anticipated India‑Pakistan encounter at the FIH World Cup, highlighting the early lead, team line‑ups and the broader tournament implications.