Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the performance of the Indian men's team at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side failed to live up to expectations. India's men's hockey team finished eighth at the WC in Belgium and Netherlands after going down 4-3 to co-hosts Belgium in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw in the 7th/8th-place playoff at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Friday. Belgium secured seventh place on home soil. Before their defeat to Belgium, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side's campaign included a 5-3 loss to Argentina, a 3-1 defeat against the Netherlands, a 5-3 victory over Pakistan, a 4-2 loss to England and a 3-1 win against Wales.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-being-done-to-him-is-not-right-miandad-speaks-out-on-imran-khan-s-imprisonment-1788015509055">'What is being done to him is not right': Miandad speaks out on Imran Khan’s imprisonment</a> Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the National Sports Day celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, Tirkey said India men's team failed to meet expectations at the World Cup despite showing strong performances in earlier matches. He said Hockey India will assess the campaign after the players return, with the focus now shifting to the upcoming Asian Games. “The men's team has not been able to perform according to the expectations we had. And we also saw the match yesterday against Belgium; we lost in the shootout, and we came in 8th position. I am also not happy with it,” he said.&nbsp;"The way we see the players, the way we have seen them in previous matches, in some matches Team India has performed very well. But in the World Cup, they have not been able to do it. Let's see. There are Asian Games now. After that we will analyse and see what can be better," he added. With inputs from agencies

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the Indian men’s team’s performance at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side did not perform up to expectations.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the performance of the Indian men's team at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side failed to live up to expectations. India's men's hockey team finished eighth at the WC in Belgium and Netherlands after going down 4-3 to co-hosts Belgium in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw in the 7th/8th-place playoff at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Friday. Belgium secured seventh place on home soil. Before their defeat to Belgium, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side's campaign included a 5-3 loss to Argentina, a 3-1 defeat against the Netherlands, a 5-3 victory over Pakistan, a 4-2 loss to England and a 3-1 win against Wales. Also Read - 'What is being done to him is not right': Miandad speaks out on Imran Khan’s imprisonment Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the National Sports Day celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, Tirkey said India men's team failed to meet expectations at the World Cup despite showing strong performances in earlier matches. He said Hockey India will assess the campaign after the players return, with the focus now shifting to the upcoming Asian Games. “The men's team has not been able to perform according to the expectations we had. And we also saw the match yesterday against Belgium; we lost in the shootout, and we came in 8th position. I am also not happy with it,” he said. "The way we see the players, the way we have seen them in previous matches, in some matches Team India has performed very well. But in the World Cup, they have not been able to do it. Let's see. There are Asian Games now. After that we will analyse and see what can be better," he added. With inputs from agencies

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the Indian men’s team’s performance at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side did not perform up to expectations.

'Did not perform to expectations': HI president Dilip Tirkey on India men’s World Cup 2026 campaign

India’s wait for a medal at the Men’s Hockey World Cup has stretched to 51 years after the Harmanpreet Singh-led side were knocked out of the 2026 tournament with a 3-5 loss to Argentina on Monday (Aug 24). According to ESPN, India needed to win by at least two goals to stay in the race for the semifinals, however, Argentina took advantage of India’s defensive mistakes to take control of the match and end their campaign.&nbsp;Argentina made a quick start, with Joaquin Toscani scoring from a field goal in the first minute. Della Torre then doubled their lead in the sixth minute through a penalty corner.&nbsp;India responded in the 10th minute when Sukhjeet Singh scored from a field goal to make it 1-2 and raise hopes of a comeback.&nbsp;Argentina, however, extended their lead again in the 33rd minute through Domene. The same player scored his second goal in the 45th minute from a penalty stroke to put Argentina 4-1 ahead.&nbsp;Lucas Toscani added another goal in the 53rd minute, leaving India needing four goals to stay alive.&nbsp;India fought back late in the game, as &nbsp;Sukhjeet scored his second goal in the 58th minute before Hardik Singh converted a penalty stroke a minute later to make it 3-5.&nbsp;India earned a penalty corner after Harmanpreet Singh’s shot found a foot just before the final hooter. However, his drag-flick was saved, confirming India’s exit from the tournament.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cincinnati-open-arthur-fils-beats-tiafoe-to-secure-first-masters-1000-crown-1787582195007">Cincinnati Open: Arthur Fils beats Tiafoe to secure first Masters 1000 crown</a>&nbsp;India conceded 16 goals in five matches, with their defensive problems proving costly against Argentina.&nbsp;The defeat also extended India’s long wait for a World Cup medal. India have won the Men’s Hockey World Cup only once, in 1975, when they beat Pakistan 2-1 in the final in Kuala Lumpur.&nbsp;India had won medals in the first three editions of the tournament, taking bronze in 1971, silver in 1973 and gold in 1975. However, they have failed to reach the podium since then.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-an-se-young-is-so-good-the-making-of-badminton-s-relentless-champion-1787496151654">Why An Se-Young is so good: The making of badminton’s relentless champion</a>&nbsp;India will now face Belgium in the classification match for seventh and eighth place.&nbsp;With the men’s team’s exit, India’s campaign at the 2026 Hockey World Cups has also come to an end. The women’s team were eliminated on Sunday after a goalless draw against Australia.&nbsp;For head coach Craig Fulton and his players, the focus will now shift to the Asian Games, which begin next month in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

India’s wait for a men’s hockey World Cup semi-final appearance continues after they suffered a 3-5 defeat to Argentina in Amstelveen on Monday.

India’s wait for a medal at the Men’s Hockey World Cup has stretched to 51 years after the Harmanpreet Singh-led side were knocked out of the 2026 tournament with a 3-5 loss to Argentina on Monday (Aug 24). According to ESPN, India needed to win by at least two goals to stay in the race for the semifinals, however, Argentina took advantage of India’s defensive mistakes to take control of the match and end their campaign. Argentina made a quick start, with Joaquin Toscani scoring from a field goal in the first minute. Della Torre then doubled their lead in the sixth minute through a penalty corner. India responded in the 10th minute when Sukhjeet Singh scored from a field goal to make it 1-2 and raise hopes of a comeback. Argentina, however, extended their lead again in the 33rd minute through Domene. The same player scored his second goal in the 45th minute from a penalty stroke to put Argentina 4-1 ahead. Lucas Toscani added another goal in the 53rd minute, leaving India needing four goals to stay alive. India fought back late in the game, as Sukhjeet scored his second goal in the 58th minute before Hardik Singh converted a penalty stroke a minute later to make it 3-5. India earned a penalty corner after Harmanpreet Singh’s shot found a foot just before the final hooter. However, his drag-flick was saved, confirming India’s exit from the tournament. Also Read - Cincinnati Open: Arthur Fils beats Tiafoe to secure first Masters 1000 crown India conceded 16 goals in five matches, with their defensive problems proving costly against Argentina. The defeat also extended India’s long wait for a World Cup medal. India have won the Men’s Hockey World Cup only once, in 1975, when they beat Pakistan 2-1 in the final in Kuala Lumpur. India had won medals in the first three editions of the tournament, taking bronze in 1971, silver in 1973 and gold in 1975. However, they have failed to reach the podium since then. Also Read - Why An Se-Young is so good: The making of badminton’s relentless champion India will now face Belgium in the classification match for seventh and eighth place. With the men’s team’s exit, India’s campaign at the 2026 Hockey World Cups has also come to an end. The women’s team were eliminated on Sunday after a goalless draw against Australia. For head coach Craig Fulton and his players, the focus will now shift to the Asian Games, which begin next month in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. With inputs from agencies

India’s wait for a men’s hockey World Cup semi-final appearance continues after they suffered a 3-5 defeat to Argentina in Amstelveen on Monday.

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'Did not perform to expectations': HI president Dilip Tirkey on India men’s World Cup 2026 campaign

FIH Men’s World Cup 2026: India knocked out after 3-5 defeat to Argentina