AMSTELVEEN: England staged a strong second-half comeback to defeat India 4-2 in their Pool D match at the 2026 Hockey World Cup at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Monday.
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India appeared to be in control at half-time after taking a 2-1 lead, with Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh finding the net.
England, however, turned the game around after the interval with a dominant attacking display. Nicholas Bandurak scored twice, while Stuart Rushmere and Henry Croft each added a goal to complete England’s comeback victory.
The result moved England to the top of Pool D with six points from two matches, strengthening their position in the group.
India, meanwhile, have collected three points from two games, leaving their final group-stage fixture against Pakistan on August 19 crucial for their hopes of progressing in the tournament.
