India exit 2026 Hockey World Cup semis after 3-5 defeat to Argentina

India's men's hockey team have been knocked out of the 2026 Hockey World Cup semi-final race following a 3-5 loss to Argentina. The team struggled from the outset as two early goals from Argentina put them on the defensive. Sukhjeet Singh scored twice and Hardik contributed a penalty stroke, but India's poor passing and failure to convert penalty corners undermined any comeback effort. Argentina's five-goal tally proved too much for the Indian side to overcome. India will now compete for seventh or eighth place in the tournament.