India to meet Pakistan in the World Cup Opener

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the match schedule for the Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010, to be played in New Delhi, India from 28 February-13 March 2010.

The first day of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010 (Sunday 28 February) will immediately see one of the most eagerly matches at the most important hockey event of the year when host India will face rival Pakistan. Other Pool B clashes on the first day are South Africa v Spain and Australia v England.

Olympic and World Champion Germany will commence the defence of its title on Monday 1 March against Korea. Other Pool A matches on the second day of play are New Zealand v Canada and Netherlands v Argentina.

The semifinals for the Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010 are scheduled for Thursday 11 March, while the final will be played on Saturday 13 March 2010.

Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010:

New Delhi, India; 28 February-13 March 2010

Pool A: Argentina, Canada, Germany, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand.

Pool B: Australia, England, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Spain.

Sunday 28 February 2010

16:3 B South Africa – Spain

18:35 B Australia – England

20:35 B Pakistan – India

Monday 1 March 2010

16:35 A New Zealand – Canada

18:35 A Germany – Korea

20:35 A Netherlands – Argentina

Tuesday 2 March 2010

16:35 B South Africa – England

18:35 B Pakistan – Spain

20:35 B India – Australia

Wednesday 3 March 2010

16:35 A Canada – Germany

18:35 A Argentina – Korea

20:35 A New Zealand – Netherlands

Thursday 4 March 2010

16:35 B South Africa – Australia

18:35 B England – Pakistan

20:35 B Spain – India

Friday 5 March 2010

16:35 A Korea – New Zealand

18:35 A Netherlands – Canada

20:35 A Germany – Argentina

Saturday 6 March 2010

16:35 B Australia – Spain

18:35 B South Africa – Pakistan

20:35 B England – India

Sunday 7 March 2010

16:35 A Korea – Canada

18:35 A New Zealand – Argentina

20:35 A Germany – Netherlands

Monday 8 March 2010

16:35 B Spain – England

18:35 B Australia – Pakistan

20:35 B South Africa – India

Tuesday 9 March 2010

16:35 A Germany – New Zealand

18:35 A Netherlands – Korea

20:35 A Canada – Argentina

Wednesday 10 March 2010

Rest Day

Thursday 11 March 2010

15:35 Clas.11-12 6th Pool A – 6th Pool B

18:05 Semifinal 1st Pool A – 2nd Pool B

20:35 Semifinal 1st Pool B – 2nd Pool A

Friday 12 March 2010

15:35 Clas. 9-10 5th Pool A – 5th Pool B

18:05 Clas. 7-8 4th Pool A – 4th Pool B

20:35 Clas. 5-6 3rd Pool A – 3rd Pool B

Saturday 13 March 2010

15:35 Bronze medal match

18:05 FINAL