Archive · 20 Aug 2026
India Draw England to Reach Women’s Hockey World Cup Second Round
India played England in their last group match at the Women’s Hockey World Cup.
The game ended without either team scoring.
India earned one point from the draw, bringing their total to five.
That was enough for India to move into the second round.
China finished first in the group with seven points.
India had earlier drawn with China and beaten South Africa 6-1.
England had many penalty corners but could not score.
India’s strong defence helped them continue in the tournament.
India drew 0-0 with England in their final Pool D match.
The result gave India five points and secured second place behind China.
India had earlier drawn 2-2 with China and defeated South Africa 6-1.
England earned 11 penalty corners but failed to score against India.
India’s compact defence and crowded circle helped frustrate England throughout the match.
- Who
- India and England’s women’s hockey teams, with India coached by Sjoerd Marijne.
- What
- India drew 0-0 with England and qualified for the second round of the Women’s Hockey World Cup.
- When
- Thursday, August 19.
- Where
- Amstelveen.
- Why
- The draw gave India enough points to advance, while England were unable to convert their attacking opportunities.
- Final score
- India 0-0 England.
- India’s points
- The draw took India’s total to five points.
- Pool D finish
- China finished first with seven points, while India finished second.
- India’s earlier results
- India drew 2-2 with China and beat South Africa 6-1.
- England’s penalty corners
- England won 11 penalty corners but failed to convert any.
- Qualification result
- India advanced to the Women’s Hockey World Cup second round.
- Defensive performance
- India’s compact defence and crowded circle frustrated England.
