England women's hockey team eliminated from World Cup after draw with India

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

England women's hockey team eliminated from World Cup after draw with India
Summary

England women's hopes at the FIH Hockey World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against India on August 20. Finishing third in Pool D with four points, England will now enter a classification phase for teams ranked 9th to 16th. Their tournament included a 4-0 victory over South Africa but a loss to China, which diminished their chances of advancing. The team previously won gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 but has struggled in recent tournaments. England's men's team, in contrast, is advancing to the next stage after winning all their group matches.

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  • England finishes third in Pool D with four points
  • Draw with India ends World Cup campaign for women
  • Team played 4-0 against South Africa and lost to China
  • Men's team tops Pool D and advances to second stage
  • Upcoming classification matches against Chile and Japan
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  • 4:41 PMYahoo SportsEngland women's World Cup hopes end at group stage
  • 4:41 PMBBC SportEngland women's World Cup hopes end at group stage
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England women's hopes of success at the FIH Hockey World Cup end at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with India.

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England women's hopes of success at the FIH Hockey World Cup end at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with India.

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