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August 20, 2026 — Expert Match Day Analysis
August 20 concludes the Opening Pool Phase of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. All 16 Men's and Women's teams discover their fate as the top two from each pool advance to Championship Pools E & F, while 3rd and 4th place teams enter Classification Pools G & H. High-stakes deciders include India vs England Women (15:00 CEST) and Netherlands vs Japan Men (18:00 CEST).
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Frequently Asked Questions — August 20, 2026
What matches are played on August 20?
August 20 features the final round of matches in Pools A, B, C, and D for Men and Women, determining the top two qualifiers for Pools E & F.
What time is India vs England Women on August 20?
India vs England Women starts at 15:00 CEST (18:30 IST) at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
📍 Official Matchday Venue Addresses & Postal Codes
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.
✍️ Verified by: Marc Devos, Senior Hockey Journalist