India vs England Preview & Prediction | 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup | First Round
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The winner between India and England will qualify for the next round but it’s the former who hold the cards with them currently top of Pool D.
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How to watch on TV: UK – not televised / USA – USA’s matches will be televised live on CBS
How to watch online: UK – British home nation matches can be streamed live for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey / USA – USA’s matches can be streamed live on CBS digital platforms, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey
India vs England prediction
India have the advantage heading into the final round of Pool D fixtures with them currently a point above England and top of the table having accrued four points and a healthy goal difference across their two games. However, defeat here combined with China avoiding defeat against an already eliminated South Africa would see India miss out on the second round, so they’ve no room for error.
You would expect an entertaining encounter with England needing to win and likely deploying an ultra-attacking style of play, combined with India having been easily the top offensive team in the pool. The two nations have racked up 14 goals between them, with eight scored by India. With that in mind, back five or more in this one, regardless of who wins out.
India vs England tip: Over 4.5 total goals
