India Out of Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 After Argentina Loss, Extends 51-Year Wait for Podium Finish
Argentina scored five times and capitalized on India’s defensive lapses, ending India’s semifinal hopes despite Sukhjeet Singh’s two goals.
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, the Indian men's hockey team was eliminated from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 following a 3-5 defeat to Argentina at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
- Captain Harmanpreet Singh-led India entered needing a two-goal victory to advance, but defensive uncertainty and midfield turnovers allowed Argentina to dictate the early tempo.
- Sukhjeet Singh scored two goals and Hardik Singh converted a penalty stroke for India, while Argentina's Tomas Domene secured a brace in the decisive victory.
- Coach Craig Fulton criticized the team's defensive lapses after the match, saying they provided Argentina with opportunities, officially ending India's semifinal aspirations.
- India will now compete for seventh place against Belgium in a classification match on Friday, August 28, concluding their podium hopes at the tournament.
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India's Slim Hopes Of Reaching Men's Hockey World Cup Semi-Finals End With Loss To Argentina
India's men's hockey team failed to overcome the pressure of conceding an early goal and saw its hopes of reaching the World Cup semifinals end with a 3-5 loss to Argentina on Monday.
India knocked out of FIH Mens World Cup 2026 after 3-5 defeat against Argentina - The Tribune
India's wait for a podium finish at the Men's Hockey World Cup stretched to 51 years as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side crashed out of the 2026 edition after suffering a 3-5 defeat to Argentina on Monday.
The Argentine team imposed 5 to 3 on the Asians and waits for the result from the Netherlands vs. England to know if the semifinals are classified
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