That's a wrap for our coverage of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match between India and England. A disappointing end for India. They'll have to bring their best against Pakistan to progress to the next round of the World Cup.

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India's final pool game against arch-rivals Pakistan has just become even more important. India must win to guarantee qualification, but will be at risk of elimination if they draw. A loss would see them exit the World Cup altogether.

All eyes on the big clash on August 19!

FULL TIME! England beat India! After a win against Wales, India suffer their first defeat of the Hockey World Cup 2026 at the hands of England. Despite being 2-1 ahead at half-time, India were overpowered by England in the second half. Two goals from Nick Bandurak, while Stuart Rushmere wins the 'Player of the Match'.

FT | IND 2-4 ENG

GOOOAAAALLL! England take a two-goal lead! Nick Bandurak with his second goal of the game, slamming in a drag-flick from a penalty corner. Mountain to climb now for India.

Q4 10' IND 2-4 ENG

England win a penalty corner after a long referral. India manage to defend it well, good save by goalkeeper Suraj Karkera. India try a long diagonal pass on the counter, but it was too powerful for Abhishek.

Q4 9' IND 2-3 ENG

Yellow card for India's Nilakanta Sharma! They'll be down to 10 men for five of the remaining seven minutes of the final quarter. Big blow in their quest to find an equaliser.

Q4 8' IND 2-3 ENG

Abhishek Nain twists and turns and finds the angle for a powerful shot, but it goes wide of the goal! 10 minutes left for India to find the equaliser.

Q4 5' IND 2-3 ENG

The fourth quarter is underway! India win a penalty corner early on, but fail to make it count. England manage to clear it on the brink of the goalline. 

Q4 1' IND 2-3 ENG

What a quarter for England. The action hasn't been as frantic as the first two quarters, but England proved to be more decisive in the final minutes of the third quarter, launching a comeback of their own to retake the lead.

15 more minutes to go, can India fight back?

End of Q3 | IND 2-3 ENG

GOOOOAAAALLLL! England retake the lead! This game continues to swing from one way to another. Henry Croft with the goal to put England back in front. From 2-1 down, England have scored twice in four minutes to leave India shell-shocked!

Q3 13' IND 2-3 ENG

England came on the counter-attack with Wallace, who is back on the pitch. India's defenders were scrambling to recover, but Wallace's cheeky pass back is not read by his teammates. India manage to defend.

Q3 12' IND 2-2 ENG

GOOOAAALLLL! England are back on level terms! Stuart Rushmere, who has arguably been the best English player today, scores the goal. A lovely flick from Rushmere to tie the game. 

Moments after the goal, England go down to 10 men as Zach Wallace is shown a green card.

Q3 9' IND 2-2 ENG

We are back! The third quarter is underway, signalling the start of the second half in the Pool D clash between India and England in Amstelveen. It has been a superb contest so far.

Q3 1' IND 2-1 ENG

India have taken eight shots to just three for England, and they also hold the edge in possession at half-time. An exceptional show of mental fortitude from India to bounce back from a goal down and take the lead. But can they hold on and secure the win?

HALF TIME! It has been an absolute classic so far. India go into the break with a 2-1 lead. A superb second quarter performance by India, as they bounced back from a goal down, thanks to goals from Harmanpreet and Dilpreet. 

Two more quarters to go, stay tuned!

HT| IND 2-1 ENG

Lovely play from Rushmere, and then England manage to score after a deflection off Manpreet. But the goal is disallowed! The ball hit Manpreet on the body, and the goal is disallowed for danger. 

Q2 13' IND 2-1 ENG

GOOOOAAAALLLLL! India in the lead! Lovely play by Hardik on the left, a wobble off an England player, and then a pass across goal to Dilpreet Singh, who scores. A simple tap-in. India have overturned the deficit with a superb performance in the second quarter!

Q2 10' IND 2-1 ENG

A number of chances being created by India now. A massive chance for Abhishek is defended heroically by England on the goalline. Moments later, India win another PC but England manage to defend it. Can India carry on this momentum and take the lead?

Q2 5' IND 1-1 ENG

GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL! Harmanpreet Singh at his very best! First penalty corner of the game for India, and Harmanpreet smashes it into the net. An aerial hit from the Indian captain, who nets his third goal of the World Cup.

India have scored within two minutes of the second quarter starting!

Q2 2' IND 1-1 ENG

Despite being on the front foot for much of the first quarter, things fell apart for India towards the end, and they finish it a goal down. Harmanpreet and co. will be aiming to bounce back quickly.

End of Q1 | IND 0-1 ENG

GOOOAAAALLLL! England take the lead! They've been gaining momentum towards the end of the first quarter, and now they open the scoring. A brilliant long ball from the deep is taken down superbly by Stuart Rushmere, who finds Nicholas Bandurak, and the latter slams it in!

Q1 13' IND 0-1 ENG

England earn the first penalty corner of the game, but India defend it brilliantly. The experienced Manpreet Singh intercepts the ball and prevents the danger. Heading into the final minutes of the first quarter now.

Q1 11' IND 0-0 ENG

Sumit is shown a green card by the referee, and India will be down to 10 men for a couple of minutes in the first quarter. England starting to come on the front foot, can they take advantage?

Q1 10' IND 0-0 ENG

India have been on the front foot more often than England in the opening minutes of the first quarter. Defender Jarmanpreet Singh gets the first shot away, after some good work by Dilpreet Singh on the right. 

Q1 7' IND 0-0 ENG

WE ARE LIVE! Action begins in Amstelveen, and the highly-awaited fixture between India and England is underway. Two closely-matched teams facing off, here we go!

Q1 1' IND 0-0 ENG

It is as close as it gets between India and England in their head-to-head in international hockey. India have won 10 times, England nine, and there's been a draw on five occasions. Their last two games ended in draws.

India's starting XI vs England: Mohith HS (gk), Abhishek Nain, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Sumit Walmiki, Jugraj Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay Rana, Rajinder Singh

The Indian Men's Team is ready for their second Pool D battle at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026!

Here's the Starting XI set to begin against England.

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We are rapidly approaching the scheduled start time of 6:30 PM IST. If India manage to win today, they will firmly establish themselves as one of the favourites for World Cup glory.

India's World Cup campaign began brilliantly as they beat Wales 3-1. India dominated most of the game, scoring two goals in the first quarter and another in the third quarter. Wales managed a goal in the dying minutes to deny India a clean sheet.

Today, India face arguably their toughest test of the pool stage. England are ranked five spots above India in the FIH rankings. Moreover, India have not beaten England at the Hockey World Cup in 32 years! Will Harmanpreet Singh and co. manage to end that streak today?

A very warm welcome to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of the Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D clash between India and England. It is India's second pool game, and a massive one in the context for qualification. Stay tuned for all the live updates from the match!