New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The Netherlands delivered a controlled and remarkable display to defeat India 3-1 and seal their place in the semifinals of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026.

Played in Pool E of the second round at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, the match stayed tight for long stretches before Dutch quality decided the outcome. India needed a strong result to keep their campaign alive but were undone by three well-taken goals and their own failure to convert set-piece chances.

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