The high-voltage clash of the tournament, India vs Pakistan, will be played on September 5. Ahead of the clash, Team India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur feels that not all big matches carry the same pressure as a game between arch-rivals

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