FIH Women's World Cup Highlights: India hold England to draw; qualify for Phase 2
Catch all the highlights from India's 2026 FIH Women's World Cup clash against England.
Indian women's hockey team to compete at the 2026 Asian Games. (Photo credit: Hockey India)
FIH Women's World Cup Highlights: India lived to fight another day at the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup on Thursday, holding England to a 0-0 draw to qualify for the next phase.
India started on a positive note in the opening quarter, pressing forward with intent. They created multiple chances but failed to convert.
However, once England settled in, they took over the contest. They dominated the proceedings from then on for most of the match but India held strong.
The Indian defence was water tight, especially during the 11 penalty corners England had during the contest.
A last minute save from Bichu Devi at the goal, helped India earn a point and book their spot in Phase 2.
Highlights:
That's all we have from India's clash against England at the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup. All Salima Tete and co needed was a draw to advance to the next stage and they defended like their life depended on it.
Not many had given them a chance of reaching Phase 2, considering they were playing the second tier FIH Nations League last season.
But Sjored Marijne has once again worked his magic with the Indian women five years after he led them to a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
The question now is how far can India go?
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"We decided we will fight everything. We defended very well today," says Indian captain Salima Tete.
"England are very good with their PCs, we were extremely well.
"We are now focused on the next game," she adds.
This is how Bichu Devi kept India alive, stretching full length to her left to palm the ball away!
45s left on the clock and there's a hard reverse hit on target from England. Bichu Devi steps up with a diving save towards her left.
She might have just saved India's campaign. SHE HAS!
INDIA HAVE HELD ENGLAND TO A DRAW!
The women in orange are through to Phase 2! Brilliant, brilliant defensive effort from Salima Tete and co.
Heartbreak for England, who are out of the World Cup.
IND 0-0 ENG
Savita Punia is beaten and the ball thuds into India's net. However, there was no deflection inside the shooting circle.
The ball was driven into the net from outside the circle. India survive!
IND 0-0 ENG
Miriam Pritchard hasn't been required so far in the final quarter as India are happy to sit back.
England have now decided to pull their goalkeeper out. They have an extra outfield player as they look for a goal desperately.
IND 0-0 ENG
England continue to press forward dangerously. India are defending for their lives.
There's still six more minutes left in this contest. How long can India deny?
IND 0-0 ENG
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