India vs Argentina at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: When & where to watch, head-to-head and all you need to know
India will look to bury the ghosts of the past when they take on Argentina in a crucial match of the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup on Monday.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian side will lock horns with Argentina in a crucial Pool E match of the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen on Monday. India suffered a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in their opening match of Pool E on Saturday, thus making the match against Argentina a must-win clash.
The defeat to the Netherlands means that India remain in fourth place in Pool E without any points after two matches. The top two teams from Pools E and F secure qualification to the semi-finals. For India to qualify for the semi-finals, they need to beat Argentina by three goals and hope that the Netherlands beat England in the other match.
India haven't enjoyed a good record against Argentina this year, having suffered an 8-0 loss and a 4-2 defeat in the FIH Pro League matches.
Argentina, meanwhile, will enter the contest with confidence after their strong recent results against India. Their ability to transition quickly and create opportunities from turnovers could pose a major threat to India's defence.
With qualification hopes hanging in the balance, India have little room for error. They will need an aggressive start, better penalty-corner execution and defensive discipline throughout the contest.
India vs Argentina match details
| ournament | FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 24 |
| Time | 6.15 PM (IST) |
| Stage | Second Round |
| Venue | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen |
India vs Argentina head-to-head in men's hockey
According to FIH's head-to-head data from 2013 onwards, India and Argentina have played 21 matches, with both teams winning eight games and five ending in draws.
The last time these two teams locked horns was in the 2025-26 FIH Pro League encounter in February this year, when Argentina won 4-2.
The last time India and Argentina locked horns in a men's Hockey World Cup match was during the 2010 edition in India. Argentina won that match with a 4-2 scoreline.
Where to watch India vs Argentina in 2026 Hockey World Cup?
Fans in India can watch the India vs Argentina Pool E match in the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup on the Star Sports Network TV channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
India vs Argentina full squads
India: Harmanpreet Singh (C), Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Yashdeep Siwach, Rajinder Singh, Aditya Lalage, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Prasad, Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, and Mandeep Singh, Abhishek Pal.
Argentina: Nehuen Hernando (Goalkeeper), Tomás Santiago (Goalkeeper), Matias Andreotti, Bautista Capurro, Maico Casella, Nicolás Cicileo, Nicolás Della Torre, Tomás Domene, Martin Ferreiro, Thomas Habif, Ignacio Ibarra, Nicolas Keenan, Tadeo Marcucci, Lucas Martinez, Lucio Mendez Pin, Matias Rey (Captain), Tomás Ruiz, Joaquin Toscani, Lucas Toscani, and Facundo Zarate.
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