Hockey World Cup: India Beat Germany to End 5th, Best Finish Since 1974
India scored three second-half goals to beat Germany and seal its best Women’s Hockey World Cup finish since 1974, officials said.
- On Thursday, India defeated Germany 3-1 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, securing a fifth-place finish at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026.
- This result marks India's best performance since 1974, concluding an inspiring campaign for coach Sjoerd Marijne's squad against a German team led by former India boss Janneke Schopman.
- Ishika Chaudhary broke the scoreless deadlock with a reverse-lift, while Navneet Kaur scored twice—converting a penalty corner and adding a composed dink past goalkeeper Finja Starck.
- Germany's Lynn Krings capitalized on a rebound off Savita Punia to score late, but India preserved their advantage to seal the victory and confirm their fifth-place standing.
- The victory provides crucial momentum for the team heading into the upcoming Asian Games, capping their strongest World Cup performance in over half a century.
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