FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: Updated Pool D standings after India vs England match
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India finished second after managing to draw against England in the last match of the first round
Indian women’s hockey team have punched their ticket to the second round of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026, and this time there is plenty to be pleased about rather than worried.
It started with a 2-2 draw against Olympic silver medallist China, an impressive result against one of the tournament favourites.
Then came the statement performance led by a 6-1 demolition of South Africa, India’s biggest-ever win at a World Cup, with six different players finding the net.
That win took them to the top of Pool D on goal difference, meaning a draw against England in the last group game would be enough. And that’s exactly what India delivered, but not without a fight.
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England threw everything at them in the second half including 28 circle entries, 12 penalty corners, even pulling their goalkeeper for an extra attacker in the closing minutes.
India simply refused to budge, and the back line held its nerve to close out a 0-0 draw. China finished top of the pool with seven points, India second with five, England third on four, and South Africa winless at the bottom.
India and China also carry a point forward into round two, courtesy of their opening draw.
However, the next stage won’t be easy. India have been drawn with hosts and reigning champions Netherlands, who are also the World No. 1 side, alongside Australia and China.
Only two from that group go through to the semi-finals, so India will need to back up this pool-stage form against far sterner opposition.
Updated Pool D standings after India vs England match
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | India (Q) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 5 |
| 3 | England | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 |
| 4 | South Africa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15 | -13 | 0 |
What are the final standings in Pool D after India vs England in match in FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
China topped the pool with seven points, followed by India in second place with five points. England and South Africa finished third and fourth with four & 0 points respectively.
Which teams advanced to the second round of FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 from Pool D?
China and India advanced to the next round from Pool D by virtue of finishing in the top two positions.
When will Indian women’s hockey team return to action in the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
India will be back in action on Friday (August 20) when they take on South Africa in the second round.
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