India's campaign in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 suffered a blow following a 4-2 defeat against England in their latest group stage match.
Despite a strong start, the Indian defense struggled to contain England's counter-attacks, with Harmanpreet Singh's side now facing a must-win scenario against Pakistan.
The team's qualification for the knockout stages now depends on the outcome of their final group match, which has become a high-stakes encounter.