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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 at 2026 FIH World Cup (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:
Live Updates
- 20 Aug 2026 6:34 PM IST
"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.
- 20 Aug 2026 6:25 PM IST
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.
