India advanced to the second round of the ongoing FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after it finished second in Pool D. The Salima Tete-led side confirmed its progression after a goalless draw with England on Thursday.
Under the new format, India will need to finish in the top two of Pool E in the second round to qualify for the semifinals at the Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026.
India’s opponents in Pool E (Second Round)
Pool E standings before second round
| Team | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals scored | Goals against | Goal difference | Points |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| China | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
India schedule for Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 second round
- Netherlands vs India — Friday, August 21 at 9:30pm IST (Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen)
- Australia vs India — Sunday, August 23 at 10:30pm IST (Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen)
Published on Aug 20, 2026
