India Thrash South Korea 8-0 in Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Semifinal Date, Time, Live Streaming and Final, Explained
India beat South Korea 8-0 in Jalandhar on 2 November 2026 to finish the Hero Asian Champions Trophy league stage with five wins from five, 34 goals scored and five conceded. Dilpreet Singh scored twice and captain Harmanpreet Singh leads the scoring charts with nine goals. India meet South Korea again in the semifinal in Mohali on 4 November at 4:30 pm IST, with the final on 5 November at 7 pm IST.
India's hockey team are not just winning at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026. They are overwhelming teams. On Monday, 2 November 2026, the hosts thrashed South Korea 8-0 in Jalandhar to finish the league stage with five wins from five, 34 goals scored and only five conceded.
The win sets up an immediate rematch. India face South Korea again in the semifinal in Mohali on Wednesday, 4 November, at 4:30 pm IST, with the final on Thursday, 5 November. Here is how the 8-0 happened, the final table, the knockout schedule and where to watch.
The 60-second version
- Result: India 8-0 South Korea, Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar, 2 November.
- Scorers: Dilpreet Singh (2), Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay, Angad Bir Singh.
- League record: Five wins, 15 points, goal difference +29, the FIH said.
- Top scorer: Captain Harmanpreet Singh, nine goals.
- Semi-Final 1: India vs South Korea, Wednesday, 4 November, 4:30 pm IST, Mohali.
- Final: Thursday, 5 November, 7 pm IST, Mohali.
- Watch: Star Sports network and JioHotstar.
How India beat South Korea 8-0
The Times of India and Hindustan Times described the match in four phases:
- First quarter, 3-0. Dilpreet Singh opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a reverse hit after a pass from Jarmanpreet Singh. Jugraj Singh scored from a rebound three minutes later, and Harmanpreet made it 3-0 in the 15th minute with a drag-flick from a penalty corner.
- Second quarter, no goals. South Korea earned several penalty corners, but India's defence held.
- Third quarter, four in ten minutes. Shilanand Lakra (33rd minute), Sukhjeet Singh (34th), Sanjay (36th) and Dilpreet again (40th, a deflection off Sanjay's strike) took it to 7-0.
- Final minute. Angad Bir Singh, playing his first match of the tournament, Hindustan Times reported, scored with a reverse hit in the 60th minute.
South Korea won two late penalty corners but could not convert, and India kept a clean sheet. PTI described India as five-time champions on course for a title defence.
India's road through the league stage
India's five results in Jalandhar, as reported by The Times of India and PTI:
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Won 13-0 |
| China | Won 5-2 |
| Japan | Won 4-1 |
| Malaysia | Won 4-2 |
| South Korea | Won 8-0 |
The last time India met South Korea, at the Asian Games in September, India won 8-2 in the pool stage and went on to take gold, Hindustan Times noted.
Final league table
The FIH published the final round-robin standings after Day 5:
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 15 |
| 2 | Japan | 10 |
| 3 | Malaysia | 9 |
| 4 | South Korea | 6 |
| 5 | China | 2 |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 1 |
On the final league day, Japan beat Malaysia 2-1 to take second place, and China and Bangladesh drew 1-1, the FIH said. The tournament has six teams after Pakistan withdrew in early October and Bangladesh came in as their replacement, Sporting News reported.
Semifinal and final schedule
The knockouts move to the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. All times IST:
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 4 November | China vs Bangladesh (5th place) | 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday, 4 November | India vs South Korea (Semi-Final 1) | 4:30 pm |
| Wednesday, 4 November | Japan vs Malaysia (Semi-Final 2) | 7:00 pm |
| Thursday, 5 November | Bronze medal match | 4:30 pm |
| Thursday, 5 November | Final | 7:00 pm |
The semifinals follow a crossover format, first against fourth and second against third, India Today explained. Hockey India has made entry free for spectators, India Today reported, so expect a full house in Mohali for the hosts.
Where to watch
JioStar is the official broadcast partner, Hockey India announced on 26 October. Hockey India said matches are on Star Sports 2 and stream on JioHotstar. India Today, Sporting News and Khel Now listed the TV channel as Star Sports Select 2, so check your channel guide. Outside India, the watch.hockey platform carries matches with a subscription, Khel Now reported.
What to watch next
- India vs South Korea, 4:30 pm IST Wednesday. A second meeting in three days. Korea will have to fix a defence that leaked four goals in ten minutes on Monday.
- Harmanpreet's penalty corners. He leads the scoring charts with nine goals, and drag-flicks are India's surest route in a tight knockout.
- Japan vs Malaysia, 7 pm IST Wednesday. The winner is India's likely final opponent. Japan beat Malaysia 2-1 on Monday.
- The final, 7 pm IST Thursday. India will be chasing another title on home soil after their Asian Games gold in September.
- Fresh legs. Angad Bir Singh scored on debut in the tournament, and squad rotation may matter with back-to-back knockout days.
Five matches, five wins, 34 goals. India have done everything asked of them in Jalandhar. Now comes the part that counts: two wins in two days in Mohali.
This explainer is based on the FIH's Day 5 report and standings, match reports from The Times of India, PTI, India Today and Hindustan Times, and broadcast details from Hockey India, Sporting News and Khel Now, all published up to 2 November 2026. Schedules and broadcast listings can change. Check official Hockey India and broadcaster listings before match time.
Frequently asked questions
›What was the score in India vs South Korea at the Asian Champions Trophy 2026?
India won 8-0 in Jalandhar on Monday, 2 November 2026. Dilpreet Singh scored twice, and Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay and Angad Bir Singh scored once each, The Times of India reported.
›Who will India play in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 semifinal?
India, who topped the league table, play fourth-placed South Korea again in Semi-Final 1. Japan, who finished second, play third-placed Malaysia in Semi-Final 2, according to the FIH.
›When is the India vs South Korea semifinal and what time does it start?
It is on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at 4:30 pm IST at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. Japan vs Malaysia follows at 7 pm IST.
›When is the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 final?
The final is on Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 7 pm IST in Mohali. The bronze medal match is at 4:30 pm IST the same day.
›Where can I watch the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 live in India?
JioStar is the official broadcast partner. Hockey India said matches are on Star Sports 2 and stream on JioHotstar, while other listings name the channel as Star Sports Select 2. Viewers outside India can use the watch.hockey platform with a subscription, Khel Now reported.
›What is the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 points table?
Final league standings: India 15 points, Japan 10, Malaysia 9, South Korea 6, China 2 and Bangladesh 1. India finished with a goal difference of +29, the FIH said.
›Why is Pakistan not playing in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026?
Pakistan withdrew in early October and Bangladesh replaced them, Sporting News reported, leaving a six-team field.