Netherlands vs India Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: How to Watch Online and TV
Catch all the high-stakes action as India's Women's Hockey Team, ranked ninth in the world, challenges the formidable Netherlands, the undisputed World No. 1 and reigning Olympic, European, and FIH Hockey Pro League champions.
The Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter as the Indian Women's Hockey Team takes on the formidable Netherlands in their inaugural Pool E clash of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Second Round. The match, crucial for both teams' aspirations in the tournament, is scheduled for today, August 21, 2026, with a start time of 9:30 PM IST (6:00 PM CEST). FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (August 21): Match Timings in IST, Fixtures and Venues.
India, ranked ninth in the world, enters this phase after a commendable performance in Pool D, where they finished second with five points. Their journey through the first round saw them secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Olympic silver medallists China, followed by a dominant 6-1 victory over South Africa, and a gritty goalless draw against England. This resilient display has set the stage for their toughest test yet against the reigning champions.
On the other side, the Netherlands, the undisputed World No. 1 and defending champions, have been in sensational form, topping Pool A with a perfect record of three wins. They secured comprehensive victories against Chile (2-0), Australia (4-2), and Japan (9-0), boasting an impressive tally of 15 goals scored and just 2 conceded. The Dutch team, also the reigning Olympic, European, and FIH Hockey Pro League champions, will be looking to continue their dominant run on home turf.
The head-to-head record between these two nations in women's hockey heavily favors the Netherlands. Out of 14 total encounters, the Netherlands have emerged victorious in 10, while India has registered 3 wins and one match ended in a draw. Specifically in Hockey World Cup matches, the Netherlands hold a commanding record of six wins and one draw in seven meetings, with India yet to secure a victory against them in the tournament's history. India Beat Arch-Rivals Pakistan 5-3 in FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D Clash.
Where to Watch Netherlands vs India FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Live:
In India:
- TV Channels: Star Sports Network (Star Sports Select 2 (SD+HD), Star Sports Khel), DD Sports (DD Free Dish)
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
In the Netherlands:
- TV Channel: NOS
- Live Streaming: NOS platforms
For comprehensive coverage of all tournament matches, viewers can subscribe to the Watch.Hockey streaming platform.
This crucial Pool E encounter promises to be a thrilling contest as India looks to challenge the might of the Netherlands. Hockey enthusiasts worldwide will be keenly watching to see if India can pull off an upset or if the Dutch continue their relentless march towards another World Cup title.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 21, 2026 08:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
