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Hockey World Cup 2026: India's men's team semifinal qualification scenario

India's men's hockey team were given a second chance for semi-final qualification following Argentina's 3-1 win over England in a Pool E encounter on Saturday

India women bow out of Hockey World Cup after goalless draw with Australia

The Indian women's hockey team succumbed to the pressure of a must-win match and were knocked out of semi-final contention after playing out a goalless draw against Australia here on Saturday. India needed a win to advance to the last four while a draw was enough for the Aussies to make it to the last four on the basis of more number of goals scored. The goal difference for both teams stood identical at minus two but Australia had three strikes compared to India's two. Both teams had drawn their opening Pool D match against China. The Indian team, which had performed brilliantly before losing to the Netherlands by two goals in the first match of the second leg, looked out of rhythm on the day. They missed several chances and struggled to retain possession against Australia, ranked just one place above them. Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne even substituted goalkeeper Bichu Devi in the final five minutes trying to throw the kitchen sink at the opposition but to no avail. Having finished

IND vs AUS hockey live streaming: Where to watch today's World Cup match?

The India vs Australia FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Phase 2 match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar through its app and website

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup: Netherlands hand India 3-1 defeat in phase 2

The defeat has left Harmanpreet Singh-led India with a difficult task in their bid to qualify for the semi-finals

Hockey World Cup 2026: India semifinal qualification scenarios explained

Both India's men's and women's teams need to win their remaining Phase 2 matches to give themselves the best chance of securing a place in the semifinals of the 2026 Hockey World Cup

IND vs NED hockey live streaming: Where to watch today's World Cup match?

The India vs Netherlands FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Phase 2 match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar through its app and website

India women lose 0-2 to Netherlands in second round of 2026 FIH World Cup

Indian women's hockey team lost to reigning Olympic and world champions Netherlands 0-2 in their second round match of the FIH World Cup here on Friday. Yibbi Jansen (2nd minute) and Frederique Matla (38th) were the goal scorers for the hosts. Both the goals were from penalty corners. The loss meant that India will have to beat Australia in their last second round match on Sunday to have any chance of qualifying for the semifinals. Australia also played out a 1-1 draw against China in an earlier second round match of the day. India had made to the second round after playing out a goal-less draw against England in their final pool match on Thursday. India had finished second in Pool D behind China.

IND vs NED hockey live streaming: Where to watch today's World Cup match?

The India vs Netherlands Women's Hockey World Cup phase 2 match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar through its app and website

Hockey World Cup 2026: How can the new format affect India's semis chances?

While India managed to keep their semifinal hopes intact by qualifying for Pool E for the second phase of the tournament under the new rules, their path in the second phase will be anything but simple

India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 Highlights: Harmanpreet-Abhishek shine as IND beat PAK 5-3

India will now join England as the second team from Pool D in the second phase of the Hockey World Cup 2026, as the top two finish teams

Hockey World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan head-to-head in WC history

India and Pakistan have faced each other five times at the Men's Hockey World Cup, with their first encounter coming in the inaugural 1971 edition in Barcelona.

India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026: Can Pak end 10-year win drought?

Pakistan eye a first win over India in over a decade as the arch-rivals clash in a crucial Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match on Wednesday. IND vs PAK hockey match to start at 6:30 pm IST.

Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 August 18 matches, timings, live streaming

India will look to push their bid for a top-two finish in their pool when they go up against South Africa in their second game of the tournament at 6:30 PM IST

Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 points table: Team rankings of all 4 groups

With India and Pakistan set to face each other on August 19, the Pool D standings will be closely followed as the group stage progresses.

Hockey World Cup 2026: August 16 schedule, timings, live streaming today

The day's men's action begins with Australia taking on Ireland at 3 PM IST at the Belfius Hockey Arena.

Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet brace powers India to 3-1 Wales win

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India beat Wales 3-1 in their Pool D opener to begin the Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a win.

India-Wales: Harmanpreet's men begin quest to end 51-year World Cup drought

India start their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against Wales on August 15, hoping to make a strong start in a difficult Pool D that also features England and Pakistan

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 today's matches, live timings (IST), streaming

India will be among the teams in action on the first day, beginning their campaign against Wales in Pool D.

India's Hockey World Cup journey: From 1971 bronze to 2023 campaign

India's men's hockey team has had a roller-coaster journey in the World Cup, from winning the inaugural bronze in 1971 to lifting the title in 1975 and then enduring a long wait for another podium finish. The eight-time Olympic champions' only World Cup triumph came in Kuala Lumpur in 1975, when Ajit Pal Singh's side defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in the final. Pakistan remain the most successful team in the tournament with four titles, while the Netherlands, Australia and Germany have won it three times each. Belgium are the other champions. Here is a look at India's World Cup journey through the 2023 edition: 1971 Barcelona ============= The World Cup was conceived after India and Pakistan jointly proposed a hockey tournament on the lines of football's World Cup at the FIH Council meeting in 1969. Pakistan were initially awarded the hosting rights, but political tensions between the two countries forced the inaugural edition to be shifted to Barcelona. India topped Pool A a

From blue to saffron: How India's hockey jersey evolved over the years

Amid controversy over the saffron jersey for the 2026 World Cup, India's kit history shows periodic changes in shirts, shorts and stockings, even as blue remained its primary colour