India qualifies for second round of Women's Hockey World Cup, eliminates England
The Indian team advances after knocking England out of the 2026 tournament, securing a place in the next stage of the competition.
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India qualified for the second round of the Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 and eliminated England from the tournament.
The result confirms India's place in the next stage of the competition. Specific match scores and key performers were reported across Indian sports outlets on Friday.
The advancement marks a significant achievement for the Indian women's team on the international stage. England, a traditional power in the sport, exits earlier than expected.
India's campaign continues with the second-round fixtures still to be scheduled. The team will face stronger opposition as the knockout phase approaches.
The result reflects the progress of Indian women's hockey in recent cycles and adds to the country's growing presence in global field hockey competitions.
