FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (August 19): Match Timings in IST, Fixtures and Venues

The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup continues its thrilling preliminary round on Wednesday, August 19, with a packed schedule featuring eight pivotal men's and women's pool matches. All eyes will be on Amstelveen, where India and Pakistan renew their fierce rivalry in a crucial Pool D encounter. India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record, Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Stats, Previous Results and Preview.

Today marks the third gameday of the preliminary round for both tournaments, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Teams are battling for supremacy in their respective pools, aiming for direct qualification to the next stage or a spot in the classification rounds.

India vs Pakistan: A Battle for Survival

The marquee match of the day sees India take on Pakistan in a highly anticipated Men's Pool D clash at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. The match is scheduled for 06:30 PM IST. India, currently second in Pool D with three points, will be looking for at least a draw to progress, while Pakistan, with one point, desperately needs a win to keep their campaign alive. England has already secured a top-two finish in Pool D. India comes into this match having defeated Pakistan 7-1 and 4-3 in the European leg of the Pro League earlier this year. Pakistan's last World Cup win against India was in 1986. When is India vs Pakistan in FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026? Know Date and Time in IST.

Day's Full Fixtures (August 19, 2026 - CEST Local Time)

Here is the complete schedule of matches for August 19, 2026 (all times in IST, converted from CEST):

Where to Watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Live

Fans globally can catch all the action, with specific broadcast details for various regions:

• India: Live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports Select 2 SD+HD, Star Sports Khel, DD Sports via DD Free Dish). Live streaming can be accessed via the JioHotstar app and website.
• United Kingdom: Matches involving England, Scotland, and Wales are free-to-air on the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel. Welsh-language channel S4C and Gaelic-language station BBC Alba will also show Wales and Scotland games, respectively, with live streaming via BBC iPlayer. All 100 tournament games are also available on Watch.Hockey.
• USA: All 100 games are available with a World Cup pass on Watch.Hockey (US$44.99). Additionally, CBS Sports Network will cover all US women's team matches, with some airing live, taped, or same-day taped.
• Australia: Every Kookaburras (men's) and Hockeyroos (women's) match is streamed live and free on 7plus. A free account is required, and the service is geo-blocked outside Australia. The entire tournament is also available via Watch.Hockey.

Today's matches promise to deliver high-stakes drama as teams vie for crucial points in their pursuit of World Cup glory. With both men's and women's tournaments running simultaneously, fans have a plethora of world-class hockey to look forward to.

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