Hyderabad, March 14 -- The Indian Women's Hockey Team finished in second place at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, falling short to lose 0-2 against England in the final at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on Saturday.

Grace Balsdon (13') and Elizabeth Neal (43') found the back of the net for England. India began the game on the front foot with Navneet Kaur helping her side earn a penalty corner within the opening two minutes. However, her drag flick from the resulting set piece was kept out by the England goalkeeper, according to a press release.

The hosts showed great discipline, maintaining a solid defensive shape while also making inroads on the end of the field. However, England grew into the game towards the end of the...