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August 19, 2026 โ Expert Match Day Analysis
August 19 is headlined by the biggest rivalry in international hockey: India vs Pakistan in Men's Pool D at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen (15:00 CEST / 18:30 IST / 18:00 PKT). With direct Second Stage positioning on the line, millions of fans across the subcontinent and worldwide will tune in for this high-voltage clash. The day also features England vs Wales Men (12:30 CEST) and Belgium vs France Men (20:30 CEST).
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Frequently Asked Questions โ August 19, 2026
What time is India vs Pakistan on August 19 at HWC 2026?
India vs Pakistan kicks off at 15:00 CEST (18:30 IST / 18:00 PKT / 13:00 GMT / 09:00 EDT) at Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen.
Where to watch India vs Pakistan live?
Live in India on Star Sports Select & JioHotstar, PTV Sports & Ten Sports in Pakistan, TNT Sports in the UK, and Watch.Hockey globally.
What is at stake in India vs Pakistan?
The winner secures prime seeding in the Second Group Phase (Pool E), moving one step closer to the Semi-Finals.
๐ Official Matchday Venue Addresses & Postal Codes
All fixtures are held at Wagener Stadium (Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 21, 1182 AM Amstelveen) and Belfius Arena (Avenue de la Toison d'Or, 1300 Wavre). Check real-time score updates on our Live Scores Page.
โ๏ธ Verified by: Marc Devos, Senior Hockey Journalist