FIH Women's World Cup Highlights: India hold England to draw; qualify for Phase 2

ENGLAND STARTING XI

Time for national anthems

England first, followed by India's Jana Gana Mana.

"We play to win"

"You never play for a draw. That's now how we play. We play to win," says Sjored Marijne ahead of the match, knowing that a draw is enough for India to go through.

INDIA STARTING XI

Goood eveninggg!

Hello and welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup between India and England.

Both the teams fate in the tournament hang on the result of this contest with China having already made it to Phase 2 from Pool D.

Who'll emerge victorious?

Stay tuned to find out.