IND vs ENG Highlights, Hockey World Cup 2026: India stumble against England as Pakistan clash turns into must-win test

IND vs ENG Highlights: India looked in control after recovering from an early deficit to lead 2-1 at half-time, but England transformed the contest after the break. Their pressure and sharper circle play produced three unanswered goals, turning India's advantage into a 4-2 defeat. The third quarter proved decisive, with India losing their defensive shape and struggling to regain momentum once England moved back in front.

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The hooter sounds, and that is the end of the game. Great fight from India, but England have proven their supremacy. They qualify for the second round with this win.

IND - 2:4 - ENG (FT)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The match is in its final three minutes. England have more or less ensured their place in the next round.

IND - 2:4 - ENG (12') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: England are completely dominating this final phase of play. They get another penalty corner.

THIS TIME GOAL!!! And well, this game is more or less beyond India now.

IND - 2:4 - ENG (10') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Shot, halt and blocked. India survive once more. One more penalty corner….. and Saved again.

IND - 2:3 - ENG (9') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Shot taken but India survive again. Okay, a referral has been taken.

The TV umpire says that it will be a penalty corner. England keep their referral.

IND -2:3 - ENG (9') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The final eight minutes are left in the game. India are creating pressure, but they need to convert very soon.

IND -2:3 - ENG (7') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India have taken the referral for a Penalty Corner. They believe there was a push inside the circle.

The TV umpire says no clear reason to change the decision. India lose the referral.

IND - 2:3 - ENG (7') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Henry Croft has been green-carded and another chance for India to comeback.

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The Indian team has come out with intensity. They are trying to make an immediate comeback.

IND -2:3 - ENG (5') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India take the Penalty Corner. But this time England have defended well. The lead for England continues.

IND - 2:3 - ENG (3') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India have started well in the final quarter. They have got a PC here. Great chance to make a come back.

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The fourth and final quarter gets underway. England will be looking to continue their momentum, while India will be looking to script another dramatic turnaround.

IND -2:3 - ENG (1') (4th Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Connor Williamson has been green-carded. Another opportunity for India to impose themselves.

IND - 2:3 - ENG (15') (3rd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Dramatic turnaround from England. A great sequence of play, and England have taken the lead.

IND -2:3 - ENG (13') (3rd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Wallace has been green-carded; it is now an opportunity for India to take the lead as England will be down to 10 men for the next couple of minutes.

IND - 2:2 - ENG (11')

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Brilliant from ENGLAND!!!!! Persistence and that has awarded them with the second goal. A long pass and then a deflection behind the net. England have made the comeback.

IND - 2:2 - ENG (9') (3rd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India defending too deep, and a penalty corner is conceded. England are not allowing any space to the Indians.

Shot and!!!! A mistake on the halt. India survive again.

IND - 2:1 - ENG (5') (3rd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Cross from the right, and it just needed a light tap in. But the touch does not come, and India survive.

IND - 2:1 - ENG (4') (3rd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India need to step up their midfield play. They cannot go into deep press here.

IND - 2:1 - ENG (3') (3rd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: The start of the second half, that is the third quarter of the game. There is no doubt that things will start getting tougher for England. This will be a true test of India's temperament.

IND - 2:1 - ENG (1') (3rd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Shot!!! England make a mistake, and India survive. They keep the lead.

IND - 2:1 - ENG (15') (2nd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: That second goal has awakened the English team. They are creating pressure. India need to maintain their shape here.

IND - 2:1 - ENG (13') (2nd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India get the second goal!!!! India take the lead. This is a brilliant move from India. Dilpreet with India's first field goal.

IND - 2:1 - ENG (10') (2nd Q)

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Move from the left and a brilliant move. The English defender stops the cross, but PC for India.

This time, great defence from England. The score remains 1-1.

IND -1:1 - ENG (6') (2nd Q)