Overview

• Organisers say the Junior World Cup is scheduled for November–December in Chennai and Madurai.
• Hockey India reports preparations are in the final stage with long lists from 23 of 24 teams, with Pakistan’s submission expected soon.
• Indian authorities maintain a freeze on bilateral fixtures but allow participation in multinational events, and visas for Pakistani players have been cleared.
• Pakistan skipped the Asia Cup in Rajgir citing security concerns after recent tensions, raising earlier doubts about its World Cup participation.
• Pakistan has been placed in the 2025–26 FIH Pro League, and India will face them if scheduled in that international competition, according to Hockey India.