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India Loses 2-4 to England in Hockey WC

India's 32-year jinx continues, England wins 4-2. India must now draw against Pakistan.

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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 17 August 2026 at 08:51 pm
India Loses 2-4 to England in Hockey WC

India's 32-year winless streak against England in the Hockey World Cup continued as they suffered a 2-4 defeat in their Pool D match.

The match started on a positive note for India, with Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh scoring goals to give their team a 2-1 lead at halftime.

However, England responded strongly in the second half, scoring three times to seal the win. This defeat has made India's path to the next round more challenging.

India must now draw against Pakistan in their next match to advance to the next round. The team will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and secure a crucial point against their arch-rivals.

The loss extends India's winless streak against England in the World Cup, a streak that has lasted for 32 years. India has been unable to beat England in the tournament since 1990.

The Hockey World Cup is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport, and India's performance in the tournament is closely watched by fans across the country. The team will be looking to put this defeat behind them and focus on their upcoming match against Pakistan.

The match against Pakistan is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to secure a crucial point. India will be looking to use their home advantage to get the better of their arch-rivals and keep their hopes of advancing to the next round alive.

In the end, India's defeat to England has made their path to the next round more challenging, but the team still has a chance to advance with a good performance against Pakistan.

The result of the match against Pakistan will be crucial in determining India's fate in the tournament, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the team performs.

Frequently asked questions

What is India's next match in the Hockey World Cup?

India's next match is against Pakistan, and they must draw to advance to the next round.

How long has India's winless streak against England lasted?

India's winless streak against England in the Hockey World Cup has lasted for 32 years.

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