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August 16, 2026 โ Expert Match Day Analysis
Day 2 of the Hockey World Cup 2026 brings 8 critical pool fixtures into focus across Amstelveen and Wavre. In Women's Pool D, England opened with a commanding 4-0 victory over South Africa, while Australia Men edged Ireland 2-1 in Men's Pool C at the Belfius Arena. The afternoon session features high-stakes clashes including Spain vs South Africa Men and China vs India Women.
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Frequently Asked Questions โ August 16, 2026
What matches are scheduled on August 16 at Hockey World Cup 2026?
Day 2 fixtures include England vs South Africa (Women's Pool D), Australia vs Ireland (Men's Pool C), Spain vs South Africa (Men's Pool C), China vs India (Women's Pool D), Netherlands vs New Zealand (Men's Pool A), Belgium vs New Zealand (Women's Pool C), Argentina vs Japan (Men's Pool A), and Spain vs Ireland (Women's Pool C).
What time is Spain vs South Africa Men on August 16?
Spain vs South Africa pushes back at 14:30 CEST (18:00 IST / 17:30 PKT) at Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre.
What was the result of England vs South Africa Women on August 16?
England defeated South Africa 4-0 at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen with goals from Giselle Ansley, Hannah Martin, Lily Owsley, and Tess Howard.
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All fixtures are held at Wagener Stadium (Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 21, 1182 AM Amstelveen) and Belfius Arena (Avenue de la Toison d'Or, 1300 Wavre). Check real-time score updates on our Live Scores Page.
โ๏ธ Verified by: Marc Devos, Senior Hockey Journalist