Archive · 20 Aug 2026
India Seek Second-Round Berth Against England at Hockey World Cup
India are playing England in their last group match of the Women’s Hockey World Cup.
India have four points after drawing with China and beating South Africa.
China has now finished with seven points after defeating South Africa 5-1.
India will qualify for the next round if they draw or win.
A win could also help India finish first in their pool.
If India lose, England will move ahead and India will be eliminated.
The top two teams in the pool advance to the second round.
The match is being played in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
Fans in India can watch it on Star Sports, DD Sports, or JioHotstar.
India enter their final Pool D match with four points after drawing China 2-2 and beating South Africa 6-1.
China defeated South Africa 5-1 to finish its campaign with seven points, changing India’s qualification equation.
A draw against England will take India to five points and guarantee a place in the second round.
A win could send India through as Pool D winners, with the final position potentially decided by goal difference.
A defeat would eliminate India, while England would advance alongside China; the match is scheduled for August 20 at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
- Who
- India and England women’s hockey teams, with India led by captain Salima Tete.
- What
- Their final Pool D match at the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup.
- When
- Thursday, August 20, 2026; the scheduled start time is 6:30 PM IST. The live update was last reported at 18:14 IST.
- Where
- Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
- Why
- India need at least a draw to secure qualification for the tournament’s second round.
- Tournament
- FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026
- Pool
- Pool D
- India’s record
- A 2-2 draw against China and a 6-1 win over South Africa; four points overall
- Updated China result
- China defeated South Africa 5-1 and finished its group campaign with seven points
- Qualification scenarios
- India advance with a draw or win; a defeat ends India’s campaign under the updated standings
- Venue and time
- Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands; August 20 at 6:30 PM IST
- Broadcast and streaming
- Star Sports Network and DD Sports; streaming on the JioHotstar app and website
- Head-to-head
- In 11 meetings, England have won five, India three and three have ended in draws
Sources
India vs England Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Live: India Aim To Seal Spot In Next Round
India vs England at FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: When & where to watch in India, head-to-head & more
India vs England, Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 LIVE: Salima Tete and Co aim to qualify for second round