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PakistanEngland opened their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D campaign with a clinical 4โ1 victory over Pakistan in front of a packed 10,000-capacity crowd at Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen (Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 21, 1182 AM Amstelveen, Netherlands) on Saturday evening, August 15, 2026. The match marked Pakistan's return to World Cup hockey, bringing thousands of enthusiastic green-and-white clad supporters into the stadium.
What was the score in England vs Pakistan at HWC 2026?
Final Score: England 4 โ 1 Pakistan (Half-time: 2โ1, Regulation: 60 minutes)
- 14' โฝ Goal (England): Stuart Rushmere โ Sharp circle deflection into the top corner following a dynamic baseline cross from Zachary Wallace.
- 29' โฝ Goal (England): Sam Ward โ Power penalty corner drag-flick blasted into the left side of the net beyond Pakistani goalkeeper Abdullah Khan.
- 33' โฝ Goal (Pakistan): Afraz โ Lightning circle counter-attack field goal lifting the ball over English goalkeeper Oliver Payne.
- 41' โฝ Goal (England): Samuel Hooper โ Fierce low penalty corner drag-flick strike into the bottom-right corner.
- 56' โฝ Goal (England): James Albery โ Open play circle turnover conversion with a crisp forehand drive.
Key Tactical Breakdown & Penalty Corner Stats
England generated 7 penalty corners, converting 2 (28.6% conversion rate). Pakistan earned 3 penalty corners, converting 0. Overall ball possession favored England at 56% to 44%, with England registering 11 shots on target compared to Pakistan's 4.
Spectator & Travel Info for Wagener Stadium (1182 AM)
Fans leaving the stadium after evening matches should note that GVB Metro Line 25 from Amstelveenseweg station runs extended service until 00:30 CEST. Residential street parking in the 1182 AM zone is strictly restricted to resident permit holders with fines of โฌ95 automatically issued. Drivers are advised to use P+R Riekerpolder.
What is Pakistan and England's next match at HWC 2026?
Pakistan face Wales on Monday, August 17 at 12:30 CEST (15:30 PKT / 16:00 IST) at Wagener Stadium, while England prepare for their blockbuster clash against India on August 17 at 15:00 CEST (18:00 PKT / 18:30 IST).