India defeated Germany 3-1 to finish fifth at the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup, their best result at the tournament in 52 years. After a goalless first half, Ishika opened the scoring before Navneet Kaur struck twice in quick succession. Germany pulled one back late through Krings, but India held firm to complete a memorable campaign.
India defeated Germany 3-1 to finish fifth at the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup, their best result at the tournament in 52 years. After a goalless first half, Ishika opened the scoring before Navneet Kaur struck twice in quick succession. Germany pulled one back late through Krings, but India held firm to complete a memorable campaign.
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India defeated Germany 3-1 to finish fifth at the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup, their best result at the tournament in 52 years. After a goalless first half, Ishika opened the scoring before Navneet Kaur struck twice in quick succession. Germany pulled one back late through Krings, but India held firm to complete a memorable campaign.
