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India Women's Hockey Team tops Pool D after 6-1 win over South Africa
The Indian women's hockey team has secured the top spot in Pool D of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 following a 6-1 victory over South Africa at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. This win follows an initial 2-2 draw against China.
India now faces England in a decisive final Pool D match. A draw will be sufficient for India to advance to the second round, while England requires a victory to progress. Currently, India leads the pool, followed by China on goal difference, with England and South Africa in third and fourth place respectively.
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England Women's Hockey Team · FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 · India women's hockey team · South Africa Women's Hockey Team · Wagener Stadium
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- [● 2 SOURCES] England must win their match against India to advance to the next round. hindi.latestly.com · khelnow.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] India currently holds the top position in Pool D. khelnow.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] India's tournament began with a 2-2 draw against China. hindi.latestly.com · khelnow.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] India requires only a draw against England to secure progression into the second round of the tournament. hindi.latestly.com · khelnow.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Navneet Kaur has scored three goals in the tournament so far. hindi.latestly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Indian women's hockey team defeated South Africa 6-1 in a Pool D match at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026. navbharatlive.com · hindi.latestly.com · khelnow.com