Group E Result

Argentina secured a 5-3 win over India in the final day of Group E at the 2026 field-hockey World Cup. The final score left the Leones with 6 points and a goal difference of +2 (9-7). Although the team had reached 5-1 during the match, India’s two late goals altered the outlook.

Standings and tiebreakers

The final group table was: - Netherlands: 6 points, +4 (6-2) - Argentina: 6 points, +2 (9-7) - England: 3 points, 0 (5-5) - India: 0 points, -6 (6-12)

The tiebreaker criteria, in order, are: matches won, goal difference, goals scored, and head-to-head result. If the Netherlands defeats England, both teams will advance to the semifinals. If they draw, Argentina and the Netherlands also progress. Only a favourable result for England threatens Argentina.

Scenario that jeopardises Argentina

For Argentina to be eliminated, England would need to win by a two-goal margin and score at least five goals. Outcomes such as 5-3, 6-4 or 7-5 would give England a goal difference of +2 and more goals than Argentina, eliminating the Argentine side. A 4-2 win for England would still let Argentina advance, but the Netherlands would miss out.

Upcoming match

The Netherlands vs. England game will take place on Monday 24 August at 13:00 in the Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands. The match is broadcast on ESPN.

Argentina 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, Tomás Ruiz, Tomás Santiago, Joaquín Toscani, Lucas Toscani and Facundo Zarate. The reserves are Tobías Martins, Iñaki Minadeo, Joaquín Ruiz, Facundo Sarto and Santiago Tarazona.

Historical context

Argentina has appeared in 15 editions of the World Cup. The country has finished with gold, silver and bronze medals in various tournaments, but the aim this year is to reach the final. The win over India and the five goals scored are signs of a team in good form.

Next steps

Argentina awaits the result of the Netherlands vs. England match to confirm its spot in the semifinals. If they qualify, the first match will be against Spain, followed by a game against Germany. The Argentine side is preparing to face the world’s best and chase glory at the 2026 World Cup.