England beat India 2-0 in FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers final in Hyderabad
The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-2 to England in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad on 14 March 2026, but had already qualified for the World Cup.
Summary
England beat India 2-0 in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (women) at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad, Telangana, on 14 March 2026. Grace Balsdon scored from a penalty corner in the 13th minute and Elizabeth Neal added a field goal in the 43rd minute. India, who finished runners-up, had already sealed a World Cup berth by reaching the semi-finals; England and bronze medallists Scotland also qualified. The 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup will be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from 14 to 30 August 2026.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 14 March 2026, G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground, Hyderabad
- Result
- England 2-0 India
- Scorers
- Grace Balsdon (13', PC), Elizabeth Neal (43', FG)
- Qualified
- England, India, Scotland
- World Cup
- Belgium & Netherlands, 14–30 August 2026
- India coach
- Sjoerd Marijne
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which team beat India 2-0 in the final of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad on 14 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — England
England beat India 2-0 through goals by Grace Balsdon and Elizabeth Neal; Scotland won bronze.
The 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup, for which India qualified in March 2026, will be jointly hosted by:
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Correct answer: D — Belgium and the Netherlands
The World Cup will be held in Belgium and the Netherlands from 14 to 30 August 2026.