FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Navneet Kaur hattrick helps India Register Commanding Win Over Wales

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The Indian women’s hockey team produced a well deserved 4-1 win over Wales in the final Group B match during Women’s World Cup qualifying match played at Hyderabad on 11th March 2026.

It was a great start by the Indian team as they put consistent pressure on Wales team. Sakshi Rana scored her first goal in international with a brilliant reverse shot inside the D during 7th minute to give India 1-0 lead. A good review by Indian team resulted in a penalty corner but Udita Duhan dragflick was well defended by Wales defense. At the end of the first quarter, India led 1-0.

Navneet and Lalremsaimi combination shot was well saved by Wales goalkeeper Horrell Fifon. Wales got two penalty corners as the second one was brilliantly guarded by Bichu Devi. After Manisha missed first PC, Navneet Kaur scored with lovely dragflick in the 29th minute to give India a 2-0 lead and ended the first half at same scoreline 2-0.

It was an ideal start for Wales in the third quarter with a penalty corner but it did not yield in a goal. Indian team missed two golden chances of scoring field goals. Navneet Kaur scored her second goal with penalty corner in the 34th minute to give India 3-0 lead. India earned another PC but Welsh goalkeeper Horrell saved the shot easily.   Betsan Thomas scored a lovely field goal inside circle going past Indian defense in 39th minute to reduce margin at 1-3. At the end of the third quarter, Indian team still led 3-1.

It could have been an ideal start for Wales as they were awarded penalty stroke. Wales captain Bingham Elizabeth missed stroke going wide. Soon after, India was awarded a penalty stroke as Navneet Kaur scored her third goal in the 55th minute to be 4-1. It was a dominating performance by Indian team as they outplayed Wales with a comfortable scoreline.

With this win, India topped the Group B including 2 wins and 1 draw. They will now Italy in the semi-finals on 13th March.

Indian team are confirmed their spot in FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 to be played in August this year.

 


 





Indian Women's Team Beat Wales by 4-1 to qualify for SF of FIH Hockey World Cup qualifers 

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