Live Blog | India vs Netherlands | FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
Hello and welcome to the coverage of FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The Indian men's hockey team takes on the Netherlands in their first match of Round 2
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Here's a brief about Indian history, and can India actually challenge the podium? India has never defeated the Dutch at the World Cup.
- 8:15 PM
HT: NED 0-0 IND
A goalless first half in Amstelveen. India have held their own against the Olympic champions, creating chances on the counter and looking increasingly comfortable as the half progressed. The Dutch have had their moments, but Mohith’s late save keeps the scores level at the break.
- 8:08 PM
India almost got their first goal
Manpreet’s brilliant pass from the right finds Dilpreet inside the circle. He tries to beat the goalkeeper, but the Dutch goalie - Meijer, comes out quickly to block the effort. Rajinder is there for the rebound and gets a shot away from close range, but the Dutch defence does enough to keep it out.
NED 0-0 IND
- 8:02 PM
India hold firm
India’s defence holds firm under pressure, despite the Dutch being handed three retakes. The ball stays away from danger inside the circle, and India survive the penalty-corner spell.
NED 0-0 IND
- 8:00 PM
Early chance to the Dutch
The second quarter begins with a penalty corner for the Netherlands. A big early opportunity for the Dutch to break the deadlock.
NED 0-0 IND
- 7:57 PM
End of Q1: NED 0-0 IND
Scores remain level at the end of the first quarter. Both teams have looked dangerous on the counter, with plenty of pace whenever possession turns over.
NED 0-0 IND
- 7:55 PM
Manpreet prevents an early threat
Brilliant running by Manpreet Singh to track back and thwart the Dutch threat.
NED 0-0 IND
- 7:54 PM
PC to Netherlands
Smart play inside the circle sees the Dutch find Sumit’s foot, and the umpire points to the spot. Netherlands have their first penalty corner of the match.
NED 0-0 IND
- 7:48 PM
Ned 0-0 Ind
India look for a foot inside the circle, with Rajinder Singh using his dribbling skills to create an opening. The Dutch defence holds firm, though, as there is no foot or foul and the ball is eventually cleared away.
- 7:43 PM
Early Circle Entry by India
India playing from left to right, make the early push. A promising circle entry from the right, but the Dutch defence gets a stick in the way and clears the danger. India win a long corner.
Manpreet Singh goes down after being struck by the ball around the hip area, but is quickly back on his feet.
NED 0-0 IND
- 7:40 PM
Pushback: Ned vs Ind
Here goes the whistle to mark the beginning of the big Pool E clash between the reigning Olympic champions and Paris 2024 Bronze Medallists!
NED 0-0 IND
- 7:30 PM
Ned vs Ind
There has been very little to separate these two sides recently. India beat the Netherlands 3-2 in their most recent meeting in the FIH Pro League in June, while the Dutch had won the previous encounter 3-2.
- 7:20 PM
Indian 11 against Netherlands
India will take on the Netherlands with Suraj Karkera in goal, while Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side. The starting XI also includes Jarmanpreet Singh, Sukjeet Singh, Sanjay, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Rajinder Singh, Sumit, Mandeep Singh and Abhishek. The substitutes are Mohith HS, Dilpreet Singh, Yashdeep Siwach, Vivek Prasad, Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra and Aditya Arjun Lalge.
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