India's Path to Semifinals in Men's Hockey World Cup 2026

India's prospects of advancing to the semifinals of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 are precarious following a defeat to the Netherlands. Despite this setback, a win by Argentina over England has kept India's hopes alive.

After losing 1-3 to the Netherlands, India finds itself at the bottom of Pool E with no points from two matches. To qualify, India must defeat Argentina by at least two goals in their final pool match. A victory by this margin would allow India to surpass Argentina on goal difference, provided other calculations remain equal.

Additionally, India's qualification hinges on the outcome of the Netherlands vs England match. The Netherlands currently leads Pool E, and for India to advance, they need a favorable result from this game. The final matches are scheduled for Monday evening, with India playing Argentina and England facing the Netherlands shortly after.