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FIH Men's Pro League: India show fight but Argentina prevail 4–2- Highlights
Highlights from the India vs Argentina FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 match at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela.
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The Indian men’s hockey team have one final opportunity to salvage pride in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League as they face Argentina in the return fixture today at 7:30 PM.
After a challenging stretch at home, Harmanpreet Singh and his teammates will be desperate to sign off with a performance that reflects their true potential. The hosts are still searching for their first points of this leg, and the memory of the 0–8 defeat to the same opposition earlier this week remains fresh.
While the scoreline was harsh, India showed far more character in their most recent outing against Belgium, fighting back from two goals down before eventually going down 2–4.
India produced a much-improved performance in Rourkela, going down 4–2 to Argentina after the heavy 8–0 defeat earlier in the week. The visitors raced to a four-goal lead, but late strikes from Lalage and Sanjay helped the hosts finish strongly and restore some confidence heading into the next phase.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 15 Feb 2026 9:24 PM IST
Full-time: India 2–4 Argentina!
The final hooter sounds in Rourkela and Argentina come away with the win. After building a commanding four-goal cushion, the visitors were in complete control for long periods, but India produced a spirited late fightback through Lalage’s field goal and Sanjay’s calm finish from the spot.
Despite the improved end to the contest, the hosts are left to reflect on missed chances and an uphill middle phase of the game that proved decisive, while Argentina’s clinical edge once again made the difference.
- 15 Feb 2026 9:22 PM IST
Q4, 14’ GOAL INDIA!
India pull one back from the spot! Sanjay steps up and makes no mistake, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way with a composed finish. A late boost for the hosts as they cut the deficit with just about a minute left on the clock.
IND 2–4 ARG
- 15 Feb 2026 9:07 PM IST
Q4, 6’ GOAL INDIA!
Hardik drives into the circle with intent, shrugs off the defender, spins brilliantly and unleashes a fierce strike into the net and it deflects into the net from Lalage's stick. A moment of individual magic and the home crowd finally have something to celebrate.
IND 1–4 ARG
- 15 Feb 2026 9:04 PM IST
Q4, 4’ GOAL ARGENTINA !
Argentina add a fourth early in the final quarter and it’s Tadeo once again. The visitors slice through the defence and finish with authority, tightening their grip on the contest as India struggle to find a way back.
IND 0–4 ARG
- 15 Feb 2026 8:59 PM IST
Q4 Final quarter underway!
We’re into the last 15 minutes. India need something special from here, while Argentina will look to manage the game and maintain their dominance.
- 15 Feb 2026 8:54 PM IST
Q3, 12’ GOAL ARGENTINA!
Argentina strike again and it’s a superb piece of finishing from Lucio Mendez. The move opens up quickly and Mendez makes no mistake, producing a clinical effort to extend the visitors’ lead to three. India are left with a mountain to climb in the final quarter and a half.
IND 0–3 ARG
- 15 Feb 2026 8:41 PM IST
Q3, 1’ Back-to-back penalty corners for India!
A big chance for the hosts right at the start of the second half as India win consecutive penalty corners. Abhishek with the injection and Harmanpreet Singh goes for the drag-flick, but Argentina rush out quickly and manage to clear. A positive attacking intent from India, though, as they look for a way back.
- 15 Feb 2026 8:39 PM IST
Q3 Second half underway in Rourkela!
We’re back for the third quarter with India needing a strong response. Argentina restart with the advantage, while the hosts will look for early control, quicker ball movement and a way back into the game.
