New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- India will look to finish the pool stage at the top of Pool D when they face England in their final match of the opening phase of FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen on Thursday. With only the top two teams from each of the four pools advancing to the semi-finals, the final round of matches will be crucial for all the teams involved.
India currently lead Pool D with four points from two matches, level with China but ahead on goal difference. The Salima Tete-led side began their campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Paris Olympics silver medallists China before producing a commanding 6-1 win over South Africa.
China are second with four points and a goal difference of 2, after recovering from their draw aga...