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FIH Men's Hockey World Cup LIVE: India vs Argentina - Score, blog, updates
Follow live updates as India take on Argentina in a must-win Phase 2 Pool E clash in Amstelveen.
India vs Argentina LIVE Score, Men's Hockey World Cup 2026
India face Argentina in a must-win Pool E clash in Phase 2 of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Monday.
India's semi-final hopes suffered a major blow after they went down 1-3 to the Netherlands in their opening Phase 2 match. The defeat left India without a point from their first two games of this stage, meaning they now need a big win against Argentina and favourable results elsewhere to keep their last-four hopes alive.
The Netherlands have already secured their semi-final place after winning both their Phase 2 matches. England and Argentina currently have three points each, while India are yet to open their account.
India therefore face a complicated qualification equation. A victory over Argentina is essential, but the margin could also prove crucial. India's hopes will additionally depend on the result of the England-Netherlands clash.
India entered Phase 2 after finishing second in Pool D, having beaten Wales 3-1 and Pakistan 5-3 while losing 2-4 to England.
Argentina, meanwhile, are also fighting for a place in the semi-finals and will know that a win would put them in a strong position to progress.
LIVE Updates:
Live Updates
- 24 Aug 2026 7:13 PM IST
31' Second half begins !
The third quarter is underway at the Wagener Stadium. India need to score two more goals and stop Argentina from scoring to secure a place in the semi-finals.
- 24 Aug 2026 7:05 PM IST
Half-Time !
The opening 30 minutes come to an end with both sides finding the net. Argentina showed their dominance by scoring twice in the first quarter, while India managed one goal.
The second quarter saw no goals from either side.
Score : India 1-2 Argentina
- 24 Aug 2026 6:47 PM IST
16' End of the first quarter
A thrilling first quarter comes to an end, with both Argentina and India finding the net, leaving the score at India 1-2 Argentina.
Now India need at least two more goals to stay in the race for Semi finals and must stop Argentina from scoring again to win the match by a 2 point lead. - 24 Aug 2026 6:41 PM IST
10' India get their first goal of the match!
India find some space and builds momentum, with Sukhjeet Singh (34') scoring to bring India back into the game.
Score: India 1-2 Argentina
- 24 Aug 2026 6:35 PM IST
6' Argentina gets a penalty corner.
Argentina win their second penalty corner in just six minutes and convert it to take a 2-0 lead.
- 24 Aug 2026 6:32 PM IST
3' A penalty corner for Argentina
Argentina get their first penalty corner, but they fail to convert it ! with the score still 1-0.
- 24 Aug 2026 6:28 PM IST
1' Argentina starts the match with a goal !
Just as the game gets underway, Argentina make a strong start and take an early 1-0 lead.
Score: India 0-1 Argentina
- 24 Aug 2026 5:56 PM IST
WELCOME!
Welcome to The Bridgeโs LIVE coverage of India vs Argentina in the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026. India face a must-win Phase 2 clash at the Wagener Stadium, with their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread after the defeat to the Netherlands.
