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England men finish second in Pro League, women avoid relegation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:06 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

England men finish second in Pro League, women avoid relegation

Summary

England's men concluded their FIH Pro League campaign in second place after a penalty shootout defeat to India, finishing with 35 points, four behind champions Belgium. In the women's division, England secured their top-flight status with a comeback win against Argentina, finishing seventh with 16 points. Ireland will be relegated after finishing last in the standings. Both England teams will compete in the Hockey World Cup scheduled from 15-30 August in the Netherlands and Belgium, with the men's tournament serving as a precursor to Olympic qualification.

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By the Numbers

•England men lost to India 3-2 in a penalty shootout
•Belgium finished top of the men's Pro League
•England women beat Argentina 3-2 in their final match
•Ireland relegated from the women's division
•Upcoming Hockey World Cup set for 15-30 August

Latest Updates

6:06 PMYahoo Sports — England men miss title, women escape Pro League drop
6:05 PMBBC Sport — England men miss title, women escape Pro League drop

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England's men finish their FIH Pro League campaign in second place despite a penalty shootout defeat by India in their final fixture.
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