Netherlands Defeat India 2-0 in Women's Hockey World Cup Second Round Match
At the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup, India’s women’s team entered the second round unbeaten but faced a tough challenge against reigning Olympic and world champions Netherlands in Amstelveen. The Netherlands won 2-0 with both goals from penalty corners by Yibbi Jansen and Frederique Matla. India showed defensive resilience and created some chances but struggled to maintain possession against the dominant Dutch side. India must now win their next match against Australia to keep semifinal hopes alive.
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mint broke this story on 21 Aug, 07:06 am. Other outlets followed.