India to meet Netherlands in Round 2 Pool E at FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup on August 21 in Amstelveen

India will face the Netherlands in a Round 2 Pool E fixture of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on Friday, August 21, with the match scheduled to start at 9:30 PM IST (6 pm local time). The game is part of the tournament’s second-round pool stage and will be broadcast for viewers in India and streamed internationally.

India reached the second round after a 0-0 draw with England that secured progression from Pool D, having earlier opened their campaign in Amsterdam with a 2-2 draw against China on August 16 and recorded a 6-1 victory over South Africa in their second Pool D fixture. For Round 2, India have been drawn into Pool E alongside the Netherlands and Australia, a grouping the preview described as a stern challenge for the Indian side.

Indian viewers can watch live coverage on the Star Sports network and stream the match on JioHotstar; Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD will carry English commentary while Star Sports Khel will provide Hindi commentary, subject to regional channel line-ups. The article notes the tournament is available on Star Sports across India and that JioHotstar offers digital access to India’s matches through its website and mobile application.

Internationally, the match will be available on World Hockey’s watch.hockey platform, which will stream the tournament on its website and app, available on subscription; viewers outside India are advised to check local broadcasters for regional coverage. The piece specifies watch.hockey as the global streaming option alongside local broadcast arrangements varying by territory.

The head-to-head record between the two nations is cited as six meetings, with the Netherlands leading 5-1; India’s sole victory in those encounters came in the inaugural edition in 1974. That historical record is noted in the context of India preparing to face a side described in the article as the home favourites.

The match will take place at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Friday, August 21, beginning at 9:30 PM IST (6 pm local time); viewers in India can follow the action live on Star Sports Select 2/Select 2 HD or Star Sports Khel and via JioHotstar, while international fans should consult watch.hockey or their local broadcasters for access.