India to face Germany in fifth-place match at Women's Hockey World Cup

India will conclude its FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a fifth-place classification match against Germany on August 27 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. The fixture follows India's elimination from semifinal contention after a 0-0 draw with Australia on August 24. India entered the tournament's second round after an impressive first phase in Pool D, where they drew 2-2 with China, defeated South Africa 6-1, and held England to a goalless draw to finish second. However, their progress stalled in the next stage.