India's 2026 Hockey WC semi-final race ends with 3-5 loss to Argentina
India’s men’s hockey team exit the 2026 World Cup semi-final race after losing 3-5 to Argentina. Two early goals put India on the back foot, while poor passing and missed penalty corners hurt their comeback hopes. Sukhjeet scores twice and Hardik adds a penalty stroke, but Argentina’s five-goal haul seals victory. India now play for seventh or eighth place.
Amstelveen, Aug 24 - India suffered a 3-5 defeat against Argentina in their World Cup semi-final race on Monday, as they were unable to win by a two-goal margin. Tomas Domene and Joaquin Toscani scored two goals each for Argentina, while Nicolas della Torre netted one goal. India's goals were scored by Sukhjeet Singh and Hardik Singh, who converted a penalty stroke with just 36 minutes left to play.
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