India vs Argentina head-to-head: What is the H2H record between India and Argentina in FIH Men's Hockey World Cup?
India vs Argentina match will be played on Monday
Indian men’s hockey team find themselves in a do-or-die situation when they take on Argentina in their final Pool E match at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 on Monday. India are currently at the bottom of their pool and need more than a win to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led side are yet to earn a point in Pool E after two matches, the latest of which ended in a 1-3 defeat to the Netherlands leaving their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread. The other result was the 2-4 defeat to England, carried over from phase 1.
India must now not just beat Argentina but also hope a lot of other factors, including the Netherlands vs England match, go in their favour to ensure a top two finish in the pool and progression into the semis.
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So far, India have won and lost two matches each in the competition, with their victories coming against Wales [3-1] and Pakistan [5-3].
FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool E Points TableIndia vs Argentina head-to-head record in FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup
The rivalry between India and Argentina is often seen as a clash between two contrasting styles. Craig Fulton-coached India is known for its speed, skill and attacking approach, while Argentina relies on a strong defence and high pressing.
Argentina and India have faced each other eight times in the Hockey World Cup. Argentina has won five of those matches, while India has recorded three victories.
Across their eight World Cup meetings, Argentina has scored 19 goals, compared to India’s 14. The two teams have met in seven editions of the Hockey World Cup, underlining their long-standing rivalry on the global stage.
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Their first-ever meeting between both sides was in the inaugural edition in 1917—a Pool A clash, which India won 1-0. However, since then, Argentina have won five of the last seven meetings between them at the Hockey World Cup.
In fact, Los Leones are unbeaten in their last five World Cup meetings with India.
The most recent clash was in the 2010 edition in India, with Argentina winning the 7th-8th place playoff match by 4-2 margin.
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Full India vs Argentina head-to-head record
1971: India 1-0 Argentina
1975: Argentina 2-1 India
1978: India 3-2 Argentina
1990: Argentina 5-3 India
1990: Argentina 1-0 India
1994: India 2-2 Argentina [India won 4-2 on penalties]
2006: Argentina 3-2 India
2010: Argentina 4-2 India
How many times have India and Argentina met at the Men’s Hockey World Cup?
India and Argentina have clashed eight times in the World Cup, with Argentina winning on five occasions, while India came out victorious in the other three.
What is the head-to-head record between India and Argentina in FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup?
India and have Argentina have met on eight occasions in the World Cup history. Argentina have won five of those meetings while India have won three, including one in penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
When did India and Argentina first meet at the Hockey World Cup?
The first meeting between these teams came in the inaugural edition in 1971. It was a pool stage meeting, with India edging out Argentina by a 1-0 margin.
What happened in the most recent meeting between India and Argentina in Men’s Hockey World Cup?
India and Argentina last clashed in the 2010 edition of the World Cup in India. It was in the 7th-8th place match, with Argentina coming out victorious by a 4-2 margin.
What is the biggest win in the India vs Argentina match in Men’s Hockey World Cup?
The biggest win in the head-to-head between India and Argentina is the 5-3 win for Argentina in the 1900 edition.
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