India secured a 5-3 victory over Pakistan to advance to the second round of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, eliminating their rivals following a high-scoring thriller

India dominated Pakistan in the opening two quarters of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 clash in Amstelveen, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring from a penalty corner. India led 4-2 at half-time after a strong attacking display, while Pakistan struggled to match India's intensity