Argentina vs India Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: How to Watch Online and TV

The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 men's tournament heats up today as India takes on Argentina in a pivotal Pool E encounter. The match is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, at the iconic Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, with a crucial 6:15 PM IST (2:45 PM CEST) start time. For India, this game is nothing short of a must-win to keep their semi-final dreams alive, following a challenging start to the second round. Argentina vs India Head-to-Head Record, Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Stats, Previous Results and Preview.

India currently sits at the bottom of Pool E with no points after two matches, having suffered a 3-1 defeat to co-hosts Netherlands on August 22. Argentina, on the other hand, comes into this fixture with renewed confidence after a convincing 3-1 victory over England in their previous Pool E match, placing them tied with England on three points. The Netherlands lead Pool E with six points.

India vs Argentina Head-to-Head and Recent Form

The historical rivalry between India and Argentina is evenly poised, with FIH data from 2013 showing both teams having won eight matches out of 21 encounters, with five ending in draws. However, Argentina has had the upper hand in recent meetings. In the 2025-26 FIH Pro League in February this year, Argentina secured an emphatic 8-0 victory and a 4-2 win against India. The last time these two hockey powerhouses met in a World Cup was in the 2010 edition, where Argentina clinched a 4-2 win.

Argentina's Tomas Domene has been in scintillating form, leading the scoring charts in this World Cup with six goals, a feat matched by India's Harmanpreet Singh. Argentina emerged victorious in the 2025 Pan American Cup, with Tomas Domene among their key goalscorers.

Qualification Scenario for India

To advance to the semi-finals, India faces a significant challenge. They need to defeat Argentina by at least three goals. Furthermore, their qualification hinges on the outcome of the other Pool E match, where England will face the Netherlands. India would require England to lose to the Netherlands by a minimum of two goals to progress on goal difference. A more straightforward path, albeit a tougher one, would be for India to secure a four-goal victory against Argentina, which would ensure semi-final qualification as long as England suffers any defeat against the Netherlands.

Where to Watch Argentina vs India FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Live:

In India:

• TV Channels: The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports Select 2 (SD+HD), Star Sports Khel, and DD Sports (DD Free Dish).
• Live Streaming: Fans can catch the live streaming of the Argentina vs India match on the JioHotstar app and website.

In Other Regions:

For viewers outside of India, the official FIH streaming platform, Watch.Hockey, offers comprehensive coverage of all matches in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. A World Cup pass is available for US$44.99.

• United Kingdom: All matches are available on Watch.Hockey. Free-to-air options on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, S4C, and BBC Alba are specific to England, Scotland, and Wales matches only.
• United States: Watch.Hockey is the primary streaming option for all games. CBS Sports Network provides coverage for US women's team matches only.
• Australia: Watch.Hockey offers all tournament matches. Free streaming on 7plus is exclusively for Kookaburras (men's) and Hockeyroos (women's) matches. FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (August 24): Match Timings in IST, Fixtures and Venues.

With both teams having strong attacking players and a semi-final spot on the line, the Argentina vs India encounter promises to be an exhilarating battle for hockey fans worldwide. India will need to overcome their recent struggles against Argentina and deliver a stellar performance to keep their World Cup campaign alive.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 24, 2026 05:09 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).