Hockey
FIH World Cup Qualifiers: India reach Final β Highlights
Check out the Highlights from the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers semi-final between India and Italy.
FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers Highlights: Hosts India made their way into the final of the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad with a 1-0 win over Italy on Friday.
Manisha Chauhan scored the lone goal of the match via a drag flick in the 40th minute. The win also officially confirmed India's spot at the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup.
India will now face England in the final on Saturday, while Italy will go up against Scotland in the third-place play-off.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 13 March 2026 7:35 PM IST
"Be the best version of yourself"
"Everybody knows we are already qualified, but it is important to be the best version of yourselves," says Indian coach Sjoerd Marijne ahead of the match.
- 13 March 2026 7:34 PM IST
Italy wins the toss
Italy have won the toss and opt to start with the possession.
- 13 March 2026 7:20 PM IST
Goood Eveninggg!
Hello and a warm welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers semi-final between India and Italy.
Both teams are just a win away from officially booking their spot in the World Cup.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
