Hockey World Cup: India hold England to goalless draw, seal second-round spot
India advanced to the second round of the Women's Hockey World Cup after a tense draw. They held England to a 0-0 score, securing second place in their group. China topped Pool D with seven points, while England was eliminated from the competition. India's goalkeeper Bichu Devi made a crucial save in the final seconds. The team progressed with an unbeaten record of two draws and one win.
Las Leonas, Argentina's women's national field hockey team, has advanced to the second round of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Scotland 2-0. The team will now face the Pool C runner-up, alongside the top two teams from Pool C, which includes Belgium, Spain, and Ireland. The match against their opponent is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at 3:30 p.m. local time.
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