India vs Belgium Preview & Prediction | 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup | 7th Place Match
by Alex Sarwar ·
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India and Belgium each finished bottom of their respective pools in the second-round, meaning they face off for the right to end the tournament in seventh-place.
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How to watch on TV: UK – not televised / USA – USA’s matches will be televised live on CBS
How to watch online: UK – British home nation matches can be streamed live for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey / USA – USA’s matches can be streamed live on CBS digital platforms, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey
India vs Belgium prediction
India were outmatched in the second round of the FIH World Cup, taking on opponents such as Netherlands and Argentina. Both proved too strong for India’s defence to handle, with eight goals conceded across two defeats which ultimately knocked India out of the tournament. They will now end the competition against world number one Belgium, whose quest for a second World Cup triumph ended in bitter disappointment.
For the Belgians, this is very much about motivation. When at their best, they are a stronger team than India but the question is whether their players can pick themselves up for such a fixture knowing that they are now out of the tournament. We should at least see a very open contest with the shackles loosened defensively on each side. Therefore, explore backing over 4.5 goals to be scored.
India vs Belgium tip: Over 4.5 total goals
