IND W vs ENG W LIVE Score, FIH World Cup 2026: India Women up Against England Women in Crunch Game
India can advance with a draw, while England need a win to keep their Women’s Hockey World Cup campaign alive.
- On Thursday, August 20, 2026, India faces England in their final Pool D fixture at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, where a draw will secure India's passage to the second round of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup.
- India leads Pool D with 4 points and a +5 goal difference after drawing China and defeating South Africa, while England sits on 3 points and requires a victory to remain in contention.
- Coach Sjoerd Marijne's squad demonstrated attacking depth with 6 different scorers against South Africa, while veteran Savita Punia and goalkeeper Bichu Devi provided defensive solidity, conceding just 2 penalty corners.
- Marijne cautioned against complacency, noting England is a "very good team" that defeated India earlier this year and urged improved passing, stating, "The quality of passing should be better."
- Players target a historic podium finish to build a "rich legacy" in Indian women's hockey, aiming to exceed the team's best result from the inaugural World Cup edition.
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FIH Womens Hockey World Cup: India play out goalless draw with England, qualify for Round 2 - The Tribune
India are through to the second round of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, after a 0-0 draw in the final Pool D game against England, which was enough to see them finish second in the pool, behind China.
FIH World Cup: India women qualify for second round after goalless draw with England
The Indian women's hockey team has qualified for the second round of the World Cup. They secured their place after a goalless draw against England in their final pool match. This result earned India one point, allowing them to finish second in Pool D. China topped the pool with seven points, while India secured five points. The team's compact defence frustrated England throughout the entire contest.
India Women vs England Women Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: IND-W take on ENG-W in final Pool D match
India Women vs England Women Hockey World Cup 2026 Match Today Live Score Updates: An unbeaten India women's side will look to seal their place in the second round on Monday as they take on England in their final Pool D match of the Women's Hockey World Cup on Thursday
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