Italy and Korea ended in a 1-1 draw in their Pool A match at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana. Federica Carta scored for Italy in the 7th minute, while Jiyun Choi equalized for Korea in the 26th minute.
In another Pool A game, England secured their third consecutive victory at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground. Grace Balsdon and Holly Hunt were the goal scorers for England.
Up next, Uruguay will face Scotland, followed by India playing against Wales in the final match of the day.
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team aims to secure a spot in the semi-finals against Wales in their last Pool B game. Leading the points table with four points and a strong goal difference, India needs a win or draw against Wales to advance to the semi-finals.
India’s performance in the tournament has been impressive so far, starting with a 4-0 win over Uruguay and a close 2-2 draw against Scotland. Key players like Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal have been instrumental in scoring goals and creating opportunities. The team’s defense, led by goalkeeper Bichu Devi, has been solid, supported by the enthusiastic home crowd in Hyderabad.
