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Men's Hockey World Cup LIVE: India vs Netherlands - Score, blog, updates
Follow live updates as India begin Phase 2 against the Netherlands at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
Men's Hockey World Cup LIVE: India vs Netherlands - Score, blog, updates
India begins Phase 2 of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 with a formidable challenge against hosts and Olympic champions the Netherlands at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday.
Harmanpreet Singh's side reached Phase 2 after finishing second in Pool D. India opened their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Wales, went down 2-4 to England and then defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 to seal their progression.
The Netherlands, meanwhile, arrive with a perfect record. The hosts won all three of their Pool A matches, beating New Zealand 5-1, Argentina 3-1 and Japan 4-1.
LIVE Updates:
Live Updates
- 22 Aug 2026 7:58 PM IST
13' PC for Netherlands, but India hold firm!
The hosts earn their first penalty corner after a foot inside the circle gives them an opening. Jip Janssen takes the drag-flick, but Manpreet Singh is perfectly positioned to get in the way and block the effort. India clear the danger and regain possession.
Score: India 0-0 Netherlands
- 22 Aug 2026 7:54 PM IST
10' India control the tempo!
India are enjoying a good spell of possession and keeping the Dutch defence occupied. Dilpreet Singh has looked particularly lively in and around the circle, though India are yet to create a clear-cut scoring opportunity. The Netherlands have threatened from the left but India's compact defence has dealt with the danger well.
Score: India 0-0 Netherlands
- 22 Aug 2026 7:42 PM IST
PUSHBACK!
The Phase 2 clash is underway at the Wagener Stadium. India have opted for their white away strip, while the Netherlands take the field in their familiar all-orange kit.
Score: India 0-0 Netherlands
- 22 Aug 2026 7:09 PM IST
WELCOME!
Welcome to The Bridge’s LIVE coverage of India vs Netherlands in Phase 2 of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026. India face the hosts at the Wagener Stadium in a crucial Pool E clash, with both sides eyeing a strong start to their semi-final push.
