Amstelveen, Aug. 20 -- India are through to the second round of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, after a 0-0 draw in the final Pool D game against England, which was enough to see them finish second in the pool, behind China.

India came into the game knowing a draw would take them through but didn't play like a side that were playing for the draw. They won three penalty corners in the first quarter but couldn't convert any of them and had a few other chances for field goals as well, but neither Ishika nor Salima Tete could convert those, according to ESPN.

As the game wore on, England kept fighting and strengthening their foothold in the game. After an even second quarter, England completely took over in the third. Just like in th...