Archive · 24 Aug 2026
India Face Argentina In Must-Win Hockey World Cup Finale
India are playing Argentina in their last Pool E match.
They must win to keep their semifinal dream alive.
India currently have no points after losing 1-3 to the Netherlands.
Argentina recently beat England 3-1.
The Netherlands are leading the pool with six points.
England and Argentina each have three points.
India also need the Netherlands to beat England in the other match.
The reports disagree about whether India need to win by three or four goals.
India play Argentina in their final Pool E match on August 24, 2026.
The match is scheduled for 6:15 PM IST at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
India have zero points after losing 1-3 to defending champions Netherlands.
India need a major win and favorable Netherlands-England result to reach the semifinals.
Reports differ on the required winning margin: three goals versus at least four goals.
- Who
- India and Argentina’s men’s hockey teams, led by Harmanpreet Singh and Matias Rey respectively.
- What
- India are playing Argentina in their final Pool E match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026.
- When
- August 24, 2026; the match is scheduled to start at 6:15 PM IST.
- Where
- Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
- Why
- India need a win by a sufficient margin, along with a favorable Netherlands-England result, to preserve their semifinal hopes.
- Competition
- FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
- Match
- India vs Argentina, final Pool E match
- Venue
- Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen
- India’s position
- Fourth in Pool E with zero points and a -4 goal difference
- Recent India result
- Lost 1-3 to the Netherlands on August 22
- Pool standings reported
- Netherlands six points; England and Argentina three points each; India zero points
- Broadcast and streaming
- Star Sports channels and the JioStar app in India
Sources
India Vs Argentina Live Score, Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: IND Need Big Win To Keep Semis Hopes Alive
India vs Argentina Live Score Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: India Face Uphill Battle To Qualify For SF
