Group E Result
On August 24, at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, the Lions beat India 5-3. The match was played at 13:00 local time. Argentina secured its second win in the second round, after having beaten India 3-5 in the group’s first encounter.
Current Group Standings
With the 5-3 result, Argentina has six points in Group E, tied with the Netherlands. However, the Dutch hold the top spot by goal difference. The Lions, with four points after the first round, await the outcome of the Netherlands vs. England match to determine if they advance to the semifinals.
Lions’ Squad
The team coached by Lucas Rey includes Matías Andreotti, Bautista Capurro, Maico Casella, Nicolás Cicileo, Nicolás Della Torre, Tomás Domene, Martín Ferreiro, Thomas Habif, Nehuén Hernando, Ignacio Ibarra, Nicolás Keenan, Tadeo Marcucci, Lucas Martínez, Lucio Méndez Pin, Matías Rey, Tomás Ruiz, Tomás Santiago, Joaquín Toscani, Lucas Toscani and Facundo Zarate. The substitutes are Tobías Martins, Iñaki Minadeo, Joaquín Ruiz, Facundo Sarto and Santiago Tarazona.
World Cup Context
The 2026 Hockey World Cup is held in Belgium and the Netherlands. In the group stage, Argentina and the Netherlands are already guaranteed to advance, while England and the Lions compete for the last semifinal spot. Group E also features Australia and Spain, which occupy the top places.
Next Steps
The outcome of the Netherlands vs. England match, scheduled for the same day, will decide whether the Lions can advance. If the Dutch win by more than three goals, Argentina must wait for England not to exceed that margin for the Lions to stay in the race.
Final Detail
The Lions’ final goal came in the 38th minute, sealing the 5-3 victory over India and leaving Argentine fans hopeful of advancing to the semifinals.
