India vs Argentina Highlights, FIH Pro League 2025-26: Argentina humiliate India on latter's home turf with 8-0 scoreline
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After a 1–3 defeat to Belgium, India will look to bounce back when they face Argentina in the Men’s FIH Pro League 2025-26 Rourkela leg on Thursday, February 12 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.
In the opener, after conceding to Nelson Onana in the 23rd minute, Shilanand Lakra brought the hosts back into the game with a well-taken penalty corner rebound just before halftime.
For over 50 minutes, India held firm at 1–1, with goalkeepers Pawan Malik and Suraj Karkera producing important saves to frustrate Belgium.
However, the final quarter proved decisive. Belgium’s sustained pressure reflected in 29 circle entries compared to India’s 13 eventually told, as Thomas Crols and Arno Van Dessel struck late to seal the result.
India will also want better returns from their penalty corner unit, with Harmanpreet Singh and the drag-flickers unable to convert several important chances.
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Argentina, meanwhile, arrive as one of the strongest teams this season. Although they went down 3–5 to Belgium in their first match of the Rourkela leg, Los Leones remain a dangerous side with proven firepower.
With Tomas Domene in good scoring form and experienced figures like Matias Rey leading the group, Argentina present another stern test for India as the hosts chase their first points of the campaign.
When is the India vs Argentina FIH Pro League 2026 match?
The match will be played on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Where will the match take place?
The game will be held at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
How did India perform in their previous match?
India lost 1–3 to Belgium after conceding two late goals in the final quarter.
Who scored India’s goal against Belgium?
Shilanand Lakra scored from a penalty corner rebound just before halftime.
How has Argentina performed this season?
Argentina have been among the top teams this season, despite a recent 3–5 loss to Belgium in Rourkela.
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