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August 18, 2026 โ Expert Match Day Analysis
August 18 features 6 pivotal pool matches across both host cities. In Amstelveen, world No. 2 Netherlands Men face 2016 Olympic champions Argentina in Pool A (18:00 CEST), while England Women meet Olympic silver medalists China in Pool D (12:30 CEST) and India Women battle South Africa (15:00 CEST). In Wavre, Australia Men clash with Spain in Pool C (14:00 CEST).
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Frequently Asked Questions โ August 18, 2026
What matches are played on August 18 at Hockey World Cup 2026?
Fixtures include Australia vs Spain Men (Pool C), Ireland vs South Africa Men (Pool C), Netherlands vs Argentina Men (Pool A), England vs China Women (Pool D), India vs South Africa Women (Pool D), and Belgium vs Spain Women (Pool C).
What time is Australia vs Spain Men on August 18?
Australia vs Spain starts at 14:00 CEST (17:30 IST / 22:00 AEST) at Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre.
What time is India vs South Africa Women on August 18?
India vs South Africa Women pushes back at 15:00 CEST (18:30 IST) at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
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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