India vs Germany live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026?
India are vying for their best finish since 1974
The Indian women’s hockey team will hit the turf in Amstelveen on Thursday with a chance to turn a nearly-there FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign into something genuinely memorable.
A win over Germany in the fifth-sixth place match would hand them their best finish since 1974, which is a no small thing for a side that came agonisingly close to a semi-final spot before a draw with Australia shut that door.
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It’s been a campaign worth being proud of, all things considered. Just the one loss all tournament, and that to defending champions Netherlands.
Along the way, India held their own against China, England and Australia, and put on their biggest-ever World Cup show with a 6-1 demolition of South Africa.
Germany won’t make it easy, though. They are ranked fifth in the world and have scored freely, 13 goals compared to India’s eight, even if their own defence has looked a little porous, leaking eight goals of their own.
Then there’s the emotional subplot everyone’s talking about. Janneke Schopman, once India’s own head coach, is now on the opposite bench. She left the job in early 2024 on less-than-happy terms, and there’s little doubt she’ll want to prove a point against her former side.
History leans Germany’s way, with them having won seven of ten meetings, but India’s last outing against them ended 1-0 in their favour. Coach Sjoerd Marijne will be hoping his forwards finally find their scoring boots when it matters most.
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When and where will India vs Germany 5/6th playoff match be played at Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
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The fifth-sixth place classification match (Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026) will be played in Amstelveen on Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting 6:30 PM IST.
Where and how to watch live streaming of India vs Germany match in India?
Fans can watch this match on JioHotstar. The tournament is available for viewers on the digital platform.
Is India vs Germany available on TV in India?
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is being broadcast live in India on the Star Sports network. Indian viewers can therefore watch the India-Germany match on Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD, while Star Sports Khel will broadcast the match in Hindi.
Where and how to watch India vs Germany match live worldwide?
The match, as well as the full tournament, is available to stream on the watch.hockey app and website across the world.
When and where will India vs Germany 5/6th place playoff match take place at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
The fifth-sixth place classification match will be played in Amstelveen on Thursday, August 27, starting at 6:30 PM IST.
What is India’s head-to-head record against Germany in FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup?
India and Germany (or West Germany) have clashed thrice in the history of the Women’s Hockey World Cup, with Germany winning all three times.
Where can fans watch India vs Germany 5/6th playoff match live?
In India, the match will be broadcast on Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD, with a Hindi feed on Star Sports Khel, and streamed live on the JioHotstar app. Globally, the match and full tournament are available on the watch.hockey app and website.
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