India, Aug. 23 -- India's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 have ultimately come down to the final day of Pool E matches after facing a 0-2 defeat to the Netherlands on August 21. The latest result for Sjoerd Marijne's side complicated the race for the last-four spots, and it's a race to the finish for all four teams involved - India, China, Netherlands and Australia. The Indian women's hockey team now has one match remaining in the second round, with Australia awaiting them on Sunday, August 23.

India currently have one point, the same as Australia, while the Netherlands have already secured their place in the semi-finals after beating India. The top two teams from Pool E will advance to the semi...