The Indian men's hockey team will look to keep its semifinal hopes alive when it takes on Argentina in its final second-round match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Monday.
India currently sit at the bottom of Pool E after losing their previous match against the Netherlands 3-1. Harmanpreet Singh and his team had also suffered a 4-2 defeat to England during the group stage, leaving them with a goal difference of -4.
England are second in the pool with three points and a goal difference of zero, while Argentina are third with three points and a goal difference of zero. Argentina had defeated England 3-1 in their previous second-round match.
ALSO READ | Hockey World Cup 2026: As India's SF Hopes Hang By A Thread, Here's What They Need To Qualify
India will need to beat Argentina by at least two goals and then hope that the Netherlands register a big win over England later in the day.
For India, familiar problems have continued to surface during the tournament. The defence, which had been a concern during the previous two FIH Pro League seasons, has again proved costly at the World Cup.
India have scored 11 goals and conceded 11 in four matches so far.
The defeat against England could prove particularly costly. India had led 2-1 and played well in the opening two quarters, but defensive errors in the second half allowed England to score three times and secure a 4-2 victory.
India also made a decent start against the Netherlands in their previous outing. The match remained goalless until the 40th minute before the home side showed its quality on the ball and scored twice.
Harmanpreet pulled one back for India with a successful dragflick conversion, but the Netherlands eventually sealed a 3-1 victory.
With the Indian women's team already out of the tournament, the men's team will look to bring glory home and go as far as possible in the competition.
Pool E And Schedule
India will play its final Pool stage match and will need a big result against Argentina to remain in contention for a place in the semifinals. The match will be followed by England's clash against the Netherlands, giving the English team the advantage of knowing exactly what it needs to do.
Venue
The match will be played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
Date And Time
India will play its final match of the second stage of the tournament against Argentina on Monday, with the match starting at 6:15 p.m. Indian Standard Time.
India's Squad For FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
- Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera
- Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Yashdeep Siwach
- Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad
- Forwards: Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek
How To Watch Live Telecast?
Fans in India can watch the live telecast of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 on the Star Sports Network.
How To Watch Live Streaming?
Fans in India can watch the live streaming of the tournament on the JioHotsar app and website, with an active subscription.
The Indian Men's Team is back in action as they face Argentina in a must-win Round 2 clash in Pool E at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026. ????????
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 24, 2026
Let's get the win, boys! ????????????
???? Star Sports Select 2 (SD+HD) + Khel & JioHotstar + DD Sports (DD Free Dish)
⏰ 6:15… pic.twitter.com/S1Fbz6A462
ALSO READ | 'Heat Of The Moment': India Coach Reacts To Yashasvi Jaiswal's On-Field Clash With Asitha Fernando
Essential Business Intelligence, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice, Daily Fuel, Gold and Silver Prices and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.
