Archive · 21 Aug 2026
India Face Netherlands in High-Stakes Women’s Hockey World Cup Round
India is playing the Netherlands in the next round of a major women’s hockey tournament.
India has not lost a match so far.
It drew with China and England and beat South Africa 6-1.
The Netherlands is the world’s top-ranked team in this report.
It won all three of its earlier matches and scored 15 goals.
India and China each bring one point into their new group.
The Netherlands brings three points, while Australia brings none.
The game will be played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium and shown in India on television and online.
India will play the Netherlands in their second-round opener at the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup.
India advanced unbeaten after drawing with China and England and defeating South Africa 6-1.
The Netherlands won all three first-round matches and scored 15 goals.
India and China carry one point into Pool E, while the Netherlands starts with three and Australia with none.
The match is scheduled for Friday at Wagener Hockey Stadium, with Indian broadcasts on Star Sports Network and DD Sports.
- Who
- India and the Netherlands women’s hockey teams.
- What
- A second-round match at the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup.
- When
- Friday, August 21, 2026.
- Where
- Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands; one article describes the tournament location as Amsterdam.
- Why
- The match is important because the teams are beginning the second round and carried first-round points affect Pool E standings.
India’s Momentum
Netherlands’ Advantage
Form entering the second round
India’s Momentum
India exceeded expectations by going unbeaten, including a 6-1 victory over South Africa and draws against China and England.
Netherlands’ Advantage
The Netherlands enters as the world’s top-ranked team after winning all three first-round matches and scoring 15 goals.
Starting position in Pool E
India’s Momentum
India carries one point from its first-round draw with China.
Netherlands’ Advantage
The Netherlands carries three points after defeating Australia 5-1, giving it the strongest starting position among the teams described.
- Tournament
- 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup
- Second-round pool
- Pool E, featuring India, the Netherlands, China and Australia
- India’s first-round record
- Two draws and one win; unbeaten
- India’s results
- 2-2 draw with China, 6-1 win over South Africa and 0-0 draw with England
- Netherlands’ first-round record
- Three wins and 15 goals scored
- Carried points
- Netherlands starts Pool E with three points; India and China start with one each; Australia starts with none
- Indian viewing options
- Star Sports Network, DD Sports and subscription streaming through JioHotstar
