India vs Spain HIGHLIGHTS FIH Pro League 2026: India remain winless after a 0-2 loss to Spain
India vs Spain Hockey Match highlights: India will now face Australia next on Sunday with hopes of securing their first win of the season
India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 highlights
India’s winless run in the FIH Pro League 2026 continues as they were outclassed 0-2 by Spain on Saturday at Hobart’s Tasmania Hockey Centre. This is Spain’s first win in six matches this edition, while India have now lost five games on the trot. Craig Fulton’s side will now face Australia on Sunday with hopes of finally securing their first win.
Spain dominates first quarter
The match started with Spain taking an offensive route, putting Indian defenders under pressure early. India then, with the help of their midfielders, pushed back a little before Spain finally got the first goal of the match through a field effort from Abajo in the sixth minute to take an early lead. Four minutes later, Fortuno found the net past the Indian keeper but the goal was disallowed due to a stick check, as Spain’s lead stood at 1-0 at the end of the first quarter.
Mini fightback from India
India started the second quarter in full-press mode, putting the Spanish defenders under pressure. However, Spain turned the tables quickly with long shots to get the Indian defence back into play and won the first penalty corner of the match in the 21st minute. But they failed to convert, as the goal difference still stood at one.
Spain had another scoring opportunity in the 26th minute but Fortuno sent it wide of the goalpost. They got a few more scoring chances in the final minutes but Indian defenders denied them all as the scoreline remained 1-0 in Spain’s favour at the end of the first half. ALSO READ: Pakistan govt revokes hockey captain Ammad Butt's two-year PHF ban
Struggle continues for India
The Spanish side started the second half similarly to how they began the first, with quick presses in the Indian defence. Spain suffered a huge setback in the 35th minute when their goalscorer Abajo was taken off the field after he hurt his ankle. However, moments later, Cobos, with a straight shot, scored Spain’s second goal of the day to extend the lead to 2-0.
Spain won the second penalty corner of the match in the 40th minute but failed to convert again. With just 20 seconds left on the clock, Spain won another penalty corner but once again failed to convert as the third quarter ended with Spain leading 2-0.
India remain winless
Spain were down to 10 men briefly in the final quarter after receiving a green card. India found their first penalty corner in the 48th minute but failed to convert as Spain retained their two-goal lead. India made some offensive plays but Spain continued to deny them a goal.
The Indian side called off their goalkeeper with four minutes and 20 seconds left on the clock but were unable to find any goal as Spain won the match 2-0, handing India their fifth straight loss of the season.
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: India's next match
India will next play Australia on Sunday with hopes of finally winning thier first match of the season.
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Spain beat India
Spain defeated India 2–0 in Hobart thanks to goals from Abajo and Cobos. It was yet another underwhelming performance from Craig Fulton’s men, who are now winless after five matches in the FIH Pro League 2026. On the other hand, this was Spain’s first win of the season in six matches.
Final Score: India 0-2 Spain
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Last five minutes
55": Only five minutes are left on the clock, and India is still trailing by two goals. Craig Fulton's men need quick goals if they want to walk away from the match with some points to their name.
Score: India 0-2 Spain (4th quarter)
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: PC for India
48": India finally has their first penalty corner of the match in the final quarter but fails to convert.
Score: India 0-2 Spain (4th quarter)
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Fourth quarter underway
The fourth and final quarter of the match is now underway, with Spain leading India 2-0.
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Third quarter concludes
45": Another quarter dominated by Spain as India now heads for the final 15 minutes while trailing by two goals.
Score: India 0-2 Spain (3rd quarter)
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: PC for Spain
40": Spain has won the second penalty corner of the match but fails to convert again.
Score: India 0-2 Spain (3rd quarter)
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Spain extends the lead
35": Spain has extended their lead to two with the help of goal from Cobos.
Score: India 0-2 Spain (3rd quarter)
1:07 PM
India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Abajo injured
35": Spain's lone goal scorer, Abajo, has hurt his ankle after getting it stuck on the turf and is now leaving the field.
Score: India 0-1 Spain (3rd quarter)
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India vs Spain FIH Pro League 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Spain still on attack
32": The Spanish side has started the second half similarly to how they started the first, with quick press in the Indian defence.
Score: India 0-1 Spain (3rd quarter)
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First Published: Feb 21 2026 | 11:44 AM IST