India vs England Highlights, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India hold England to progress into the next round, keep semi-final hopes alive
India only need a draw against England to secure progression into the next round
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The Indian women’s hockey team will face England in their third and final match of the pool phase at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026.
India are currently top of Pool D, followed by China—who are on the same number of points but behind on goal difference—in second place. England and South Africa complete the pool in third and fourth place, respectively.
With four points on board, India only need a draw in their final pool match to book their place in the second round and keep their semi-final hopes alive. For England, who are on three points, this is a must-win game.
A draw will see India finish second in the pool should China defeat South Africa in the other remaining match in Pool D. Sjoerd Marijne’s side will, however, eye a victory to seal the top spot and end the pool stages on a high.
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India face England🏴 in a crucial Pool D match, with a spot in the second round at stake.
Sitting on top, India need only a draw to seal their berth. pic.twitter.com/DqdutoDKpg
What India would like to avoid, though, is a defeat against England, which could potentially end their campaign and push them into classification matches.
India started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against the World No. 4 and reigning silver medallist, China, before trouncing South Africa 6-1 in their next game, with six different players scoring for India.
Where and when will India vs England Pool D match take place at FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
The match will be played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on August 20 (Thursday). It is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm Indian Time.
How has India performed so far at FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
India have won and drawn one match each so far in the tournament and sit atop Pool D with four points. Their draw came against China, while India thrashed South Africa 6-1.
What India need to reach the second round of FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
India need to avoid defeat in their last match against England to seal a top-two finish in Pool D and advance to the next round.
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