India beats Pakistan 5-3 to finish second in Hockey World Cup 2026 pool
Al Jazeera1 min read121 words
India defeated Pakistan 5‑3 in their Pool D encounter, securing the runner‑up spot with six points after the group’s final round of matches. The win kept India unbeaten in the pool stage and ensured they finish ahead of Pakistan, who remain third with three points. England, meanwhile, topped the same pool by winning all three of their games, accumulating nine points and confirming their place at the summit of Pool D.
The standings set the stage for the upcoming knockout phase, with England and India advancing as the pool’s leading teams. Pakistan’s loss leaves them out of contention for the quarter‑finals, while the remaining teams in the tournament will now focus on their next fixtures based on the final pool rankings.
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