England defeats Pakistan 4-1 in Hockey World Cup opener

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2. 23 Aug 2026 74% related

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3. 19 Aug 2026 72% related

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4. 18 Aug 2026 75% related

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5. 15 Aug 2026 84% related

   5 outlets · 2 developments

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