England and Pakistan meet in a fascinating Pool D contest at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, with both sides carrying contrasting expectations into their opening game. The England men’s hockey team arrive as one of the tournament’s leading contenders, while the Pakistan men’s hockey team begin their World Cup comeback after missing the 2023 edition. The Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen will host a clash featuring England’s structured approach against Pakistan’s counterattacking threat, setting the stage for an intriguing opening encounter.
England vs Pakistan Match Time
Here’s when England vs Pakistan hockey World Cup 2026 match starts:
- UK: 5:00 PM, August 15
- Pakistan: 10:00 PM, August 15
- India: 10:30 PM, August 15
England vs Pakistan Live Streaming in UK
Fans in Great Britain can watch England’s World Cup opener live and free on the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel. Channel 4 has confirmed live coverage of England, Scotland and Wales matches. Fans seeking coverage of every tournament game can also use Watch.Hockey.
England vs Pakistan Live Streaming in Pakistan
Pakistani viewers can follow the ENG vs PAK match through Tapmad, which offers live Hockey World Cup coverage via its website and app. PTV Sports provides a television viewing option, while Tamasha is another digital platform listed for tournament coverage.
England vs Pakistan Hockey Squads
England: James Mazarelo, Oliver Payne, Zach Wallace, Nick Park, Jack Waller, Tom Sorsby, Henry Croft, James Albery, Phil Roper, Stuart Rushmere, Timothy Nurse, David Goodfield, James Gall, Liam Sanford, Conor Williamson, Sam Ward, Nick Bandurak, Will Calnan, Samuel Hooper, Ben Fox
Pakistan: Waqar Ali, Ali Raza, Abu Bakar Mahmood, Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Sufyan Khan, Muhammad Imad, Ammad Shakeel Butt, Moeen Shakeel, Zakaria Hayat, Ghazanfar Ali, Muhammad Hammaduddin Anjum, Umar Mustafa, Abdul Matan, Abdul Hanan Shahid, Abdul Waheed Ashraf Rana, Arshad Liaquat, Adeel Latif, Ahmed Nadeem, Rehman Abdul, Afraz
