FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 Points Table Round 2 Updated: India finish bottom of Pool E after consecutive defeats
Top two teams from each group will advance further to the semi-finals
The FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 has moved into its business end, and the second-round Pool E and Pool F tables tell a story of contrasting fortunes for the eight teams still standing.
In Pool E, Netherlands have firmly consolidated their position at the top with a commanding 3-1 win over India, who drop to the bottom of the group.
The victory, added to the three points they carried over from Round 1, has taken the Dutch to six points from two matches, making the host nation one of the favourites to qualify for the semi-finals from Pool E.
Argentina, following their 5-3 win over India, have jumped to second place, with six points from three matches. England, on the other hand, have dropped to third, but have a match in hand. They too are on three points but behind on goal difference.
In Pool F, Germany and Spain have already confirmed their place in the semi-finals. While topped the Pool with six points, Spain finished close second at four points.
Australia had the same number of points as the second-placed Spain, but finished third due to poor goal difference (-1). Belgium ended at the bottom after losing two of their three matches in the pool.
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FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Points Table [Round 2]
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Pool E Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | England | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | India | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 0 |
Pool F Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Belgium | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
Pool G Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 9 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Wales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 1 |
Pool H Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | France | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 2 |
How many teams will qualify for semi-finals after round 2 of FIH Meb’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
The top two teams from each Pool (Pool E & F) will qualify for the semi-finals of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026.
Which teams advanced to the semi-finals from Pool F at Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
Germany and Spain advanced to the semis from Pool F, with Germany topping the group and Spain finishing second.
Which teams advanced to the semi-finals from Pool E at the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
World No. 1 and hosts Netherlands have already confirmed their place in the semis after winning both their matches in the pool. Meanwhile, Argentina and England are competing for the other remaining spot. At the time of writing, Argentina are second with six points, while England are on three points but with a game in hand. They face Netherlands in the one remaining match in Pool E.
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