The Indian women’s national field hockey team dominated Pool B of the 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers. After securing 7 points in the table, India has guaranteed a place in the semifinals of the tournament.
The pool matches were held between March 8 and March 11 at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad. India finished unbeaten and they lead the table with 7 points from three matches.
They are scheduled to face the Italy women’s national field hockey team on March 13, 2026, in Hyderabad. The winner of the game will face the winner from semifinal 2 for the final game and moves closer to the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026.
India’s Strong Start in Pool B
| Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
| India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Wales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
India started their campaign with a victory over the Uruguay women’s national field hockey team. The Indian team dominated the game from the start, securing a decisive 4–0 victory. A number of forwards found the net, which shows the squad’s attacking powers.
The match was held on March 8, 2026, at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad. Ishika came from the bench as an impactful substitute and scored the decisive goal against Uruguay. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Sunelita Toppo and Lalremsiami also marked their names on the scoresheet with one goal each.
India vs Scotland Match Highlights
| Tournament | 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers |
| Pool | Pool B |
| Venue | G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium |
| Final Score | India 2-2 Scotland |
| Match Result | Draw |
| First Goal | Scotland |
| India Comeback | India equalized in the second half |
India’s second match was against the seasoned Scotland women’s national field hockey team. India had a total of 10 shots on goal, whereas Scotland had only 10. India took control of the ball with 56% possession throughout the game, and they had 22 circle entries. Scotland had 16 circle entries with 44% possession of the ball. After a hard-fought battle, Navneet Kaur scored the equaliser for team India to secure the all-important one point for the country.
Despite not securing a win, the draw worked in India’s favor. Their goal difference was the reason they remained at the top of the standings. The Indian team showed remarkable resilience from start to finish.
India vs Wales Match Highlights
| Tournament | 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers |
| Pool | Pool B |
| Venue | G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium |
| Final Score | India 4-1 Wales |
| Result | India Win |
| Player of the Match | Navneet Kaur |
| Key Moment | Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick |
India’s last Pool B game pitted them against the Wales women’s national field hockey team. India delivered a stunning performance, ultimately winning the game 4-1.
Navneet Kaur, the forward, was the standout player, netting a remarkable hat-trick. Sakshi Rana, a key player, opened the scoring, and controlled the flow of the game. Navneet’s hat-trick stole the show. Team India dominated possession throughout the game and they had 13 shots on goal. Wales could only manage to land 6 shots on goal and taking 2 penalty corners.
The three goals were absolutely important that led to India’s win and earned them a spot at the top of Pool B.
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What the Semi-Finals Mean
Having topped Pool B, India secured a spot in the semi-finals. Their next challenge: the Italian women’s national field hockey team. This upcoming match is an important one; a victory would boost India’s chances of securing a spot in the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup.
Italy have lost one of their last three matches in the Pool stage. India, on the other hand, remain unbeaten with one draw against Scotland. India has scored 10 goals in total, and conceded only 3. Italy have scored 6 goals and conceded 4.
Navneet Kaur and Lalremsiami are the top forward players for team India. Chiara Tiddi and Teresa Vianello are the players to watch for Italy.
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