ARG vs JPN Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis - 8th Match
By Akshay Thakur - Sun, Aug 16, 2026Last Updated on Aug 16, 2026 08:13 AM
Argentina vs Japan Hockey Match Previews
FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
ARG vs JPN Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Hockey Match Live Score and Pitch Report
ARG vs JPN Match Prediction, FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026, Argentina vs Japan Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
ARG vs JPN (Argentina vs Japan) Match Details
| Match | Argentina vs Japan (ARG vs JPN) |
| League | FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 16th August 2026 |
| Time | 10:30 PM (IST) - 05:00 PM (GMT) |
ARG vs JPN Venue: Wagener Hockey Stadium
ARG vs JPN Weather Report: The weather will be clean and there are no chances of rain.
ARG vs JPN (Argentina vs Japan) Playing 11
Argentina vs Japan (ARG vs JPN) Match Preview
ARG vs JPN Match Preview: Argentina is set to take on Japan in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 10:30 PM IST.
Argentina (ARG) Team Updates
- Bautista Capurro and Tobias Martins will take care Forward for Argentina team
Japan (JPN) Team Updates
- Yuito Matsuzaki will take care Mid-Fielder for Japan team
Argentina vs Japan (ARG vs JPN) Hockey Match Prediction, Team and Tips
ARG vs JPN Match Prediction: Argentina has very good form in the recent matches, most probably they will win this match.
ARG vs JPN FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Match Expert Advice: Tomas Domene will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Nicolas della Torre will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
ARG vs JPN Head to Head
ARG vs JPN Head to Head Records: Argentina vs Japan have faced each other in 4 matches in . Out of these 4 games, Argentina have won 1 whereas Japan have won 3 Matches.
| Match Played | 4 |
| ARG Won | 1 |
| JPN Won | 3 |
| Tie/NR | 0 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports.
ARG vs JPN Team Analysis & Player Performance
- In Goal Keeping, both are good. You can choose any of one.
ARG vs JPN Winning Prediction
- Argentina looks more strong as compared to Japan, Make a 7-4 combination in favour of Argentina
ARG vs JPN Small League Must Picks:
ARG - Tomas Domene [304 points], Nicolas della Torre [242 points]JPN - Shota Yamada [0 points], Ken Nagayoshi [0 points]
ARG vs JPN Grand League Risky Picks:
ARG - Agustin Mazzilli [0 points], Nehuen Hernando [0 points]JPN - Yosei Oba [0 points], Yuki Chiba [0 points]
Argentina (ARG) Key Players
- Matias Rey [PTs: 173, CR: 9.5]
- Maico Casella [PTs: 179, CR: 8.5]
- Lucas Martinez [PTs: 220, CR: 9.0]
- Nicolas della Torre [PTs: 242, CR: 9.5]
- Tomas Domene [PTs: 304, CR: 9.5]
Japan (JPN) Key Players
- Seren-Tanaka [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Raiki Fujishima [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Manabu Yamashita [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Yuma Nagai [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Shota Yamada [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
ARG vs JPN Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Seren-Tanaka [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Yuma Nagai [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Shota Yamada [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
- Matias Rey [PTs: 173, CR: 9.5]
- Maico Casella [PTs: 179, CR: 8.5]
- Nicolas della Torre [PTs: 242, CR: 9.5]
ARG vs JPN Injury / Unavailability
Argentina Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Japan Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
ARG vs JPN Live Stream
ARG vs JPN match will be live telecast on ESPN, JioHotstar.
ARG vs JPN Hockey Match Highlights
You can watch ARG vs JPN match Live Streaming and highlights on ESPN, JioHotstar
ARG vs JPN match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
Argentina vs Japan (ARG vs JPN) Squads
Argentina (ARG) Squad: Tomas Domene, Nicolas Keenan, Lucas Martinez, Agustin Mazzilli, Maico Casella, Lucas Toscani, Tomas Santiago(GK), Nehuen Hernando(GK), Federico Monja, Santiago Tarazona, Juan Catan, Matias Rey, Agustin Bugallo, Thomas Habif, Nicolas della Torre, Tobias Martins, Tadeo Marcucci, Bautista Capurro, Inaki Minadeo
Japan (JPN) Squad: Shota Yamada, Manabu Yamashita, Seren-Tanaka, Ken Nagayoshi, Yuma Nagai, Raiki Fujishima, Yusuke Kawamura, Kosei Kawabe, Yamato Kawahara, Takumi Kitagawa(GK), Ren Kashiwagi, Naru Kimura, Keita Watanabe, Yosei Oba(GK), Kazumasa Matsumoto, Yuito Matsuzaki, Tsubasa Tanaka, Yuki Chiba
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, What is the Match prediction for today's ARG vs JPN match?
A-1, For ARG vs JPN, Argentina will take on Japan at 2026-08-16 22:30:00 IST, and our expert prediction helps you pick the best Dream11 lineup for this exciting clash.
Q-2, What are the best Dream11 fantasy tips for ARG vs JPN?
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Q-5, What are the best captain and vice-captain choices for ARG vs JPN?
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Q-6, Are there any injury updates for ARG vs JPN today?
A-6, There are no major injury updates at the moment for ARG vs JPN, but we will update the app and website as soon as new news arrives.
Q-7, Where can I watch the live score for ARG vs JPN today?
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