India finish runners-up at Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

India finished runners-up after a 0-2 defeat to England in the final of the Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad. Defender Grace Balsdon and midfielder Elizabeth Neal were the goal-scorers for England. Notably, India have already secured their place in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026.