Pakistan vs Japan Preview & Prediction | 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup | Classification Round
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Pakistan and Japan face off with both looking for their first win of this World Cup having already been eliminated from contention.
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How to watch on TV: UK – not televised / USA – USA’s matches will be televised live on CBS
How to watch online: UK – British home nation matches can be streamed live for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey / USA – USA’s matches can be streamed live on CBS digital platforms, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey
Pakistan vs Japan prediction
Neither Pakistan nor Japan made it out of their respective pools in the first round as the pair combined with just one point from a possible nine. However, one nation proved far more competitive from an offensive perspective, whilst the other was outmatched throughout, scoring just one goal which was the least of any side in the first round of pool play.
That team was Japan, who came into the competition as the lowest ranked nation in the world. Pakistan are four places higher and the four-time world champions are expected to outplay their opponents over the course of this contest. Therefore, backing Pakistan has to be favoured against a poor Japanese unit.
Pakistan vs Japan tip: Pakistan to win
