England beat India 4-2 in Hockey World Cup Pool D, extending 32-year World Cup winless run

England defeated India 4-2 in a Hockey World Cup Pool D match on August 17, 2026, extending a 32-year winless streak for India against England in the World Cup.

India led 2-1 at halftime after goals from Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh, but England scored three times in the second half to seal the victory. The defeat leaves India requiring a draw against Pakistan to advance.