Indian Men's Hockey Team Gears Up for Intense London Matches Against Pakistan and England

The Indian Men's Hockey Team is gearing up for an exciting London leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26, featuring matches against arch-rivals Pakistan and host England. Following a strong performance in Rotterdam, the team aims to continue their success. The upcoming matches are highly anticipated, especially the encounters with Pakistan, reigniting a historic rivalry. With the team currently positioned eighth in the standings, they are determined to improve their ranking. Coach Craig Fulton emphasizes discipline and focus as key factors for success. Read on for a detailed overview of the team's journey and match schedule.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 22, 2026, 23:34 IST

Upcoming Matches in the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26

The Indian Men's Hockey Team is preparing for an exciting segment of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26, taking place in London from June 23 to 28. This leg features two crucial matches against their long-time rivals, Pakistan, along with two games against the host nation, England. Following a strong performance in Rotterdam, the team is eager to build on their momentum.

Renewed Rivalry: India vs. Pakistan

The matches between India and Pakistan are highly anticipated, reigniting one of the most famous rivalries in hockey. This will mark their first encounter in nearly two years, with the last match occurring during the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China, where India triumphed 2-1. Over the past decade, India has dominated this rivalry, remaining unbeaten in 17 matches with 15 victories and two draws.

Performance Recap from Rotterdam

India enters the London leg after a promising performance in the Netherlands, where they achieved two wins out of four matches. The team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, started with a close 2-3 loss to the Netherlands but quickly rebounded with a 3-1 win against the reigning World Champions, Germany. Although they faced another defeat against Germany (1-2), they concluded the Rotterdam leg on a high note with a 3-2 victory over the Netherlands.

Insights from the Coach

Ahead of the upcoming matches, Chief Coach Craig Fulton expressed optimism about the team's recent performances in the Netherlands. He emphasized the need for discipline in the matches against Pakistan, stating, "We must treat the fixture against Pakistan like any other game and concentrate on our processes. If we execute well, the results will follow."

Regarding the challenge against England, Fulton noted, "England is currently in good form. Our squad is confident and looking forward to the matches against them."

Current Standings and Match Schedule

As it stands, India is positioned eighth in the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 with 10 points. England leads the table with 26 points, while Pakistan is in ninth place without any points. Each team has played 12 matches so far.

India's schedule in London includes their first match against Pakistan on June 23, followed by a game against England on June 25. They will face Pakistan again on June 26 and conclude the series with another match against England on June 28.