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The Indian men's hockey team lost 2-4 to England in their second Pool D match of the 2026 FIH World Cup. Despite an early lead, England's comeback secured them a top-two finish in the pool.
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This result significantly impacts the standings for the FIH World Cup, a major international sporting event.
~ India led 2-1 at one stage but England came back to score thrice and take all three points, which confirmed a top-two finish for the English team in Pool D ~
Amstelveen, 17 August 2026: The Indian Men’s Team suffered a 2-4 defeat against England in their second Pool D match of the FIH World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Monday.
Nicholas Bandurak scored twice for England, while Stuart Rushmere and Henry Croft added one each as England overturned a 1-2 deficit to secure victory, which confirmed a top-two finish in the pool for Zachary Wallace’s team. For India, captain Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner, while Dilpreet Singh finished off a well-worked move in the second quarter.
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