Indian men's hockey team falls to top-ranked Netherlands in World Cup
India faced a 3-1 loss against the home team Netherlands during their opening Pool E match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 second round this Saturday. With this victory, the top-ranked Dutch side has secured a spot in the semi-finals. India’s hopes of advancing now depend on Argentina defeating England. Previously, the Indian women's team also experienced a 0-2 defeat against the Netherlands in their own World Cup campaign.
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