August 22, 2026 12:30 AM
FIH Hockey World Cup: India Women Lose 0-2 to Defending Champions Netherlands
India's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 suffered a setback after the women's team went down 0-2 to defending champions Netherlands in their opening second-stage match at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Friday. Yibbi Jansen (2nd minute) and Frederique Matla (38th) scored for the Netherlands, who sealed their place in the semi-finals with the victory. The result left India on one point in Pool E, carried forward from their draw against China in the first s...