Hyderabad, March 13: England produced a clinical performance to defeat Scotland 2-0 in the semifinal of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. The win secured England a place in the tournament final after a composed display built on first-half goals.
England established their dominance in the opening half and capitalised on their attacking opportunities. Lottie Bingham broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, finishing a well-worked move to give her side the lead.

Momentum remained firmly with England, and just four minutes later, they doubled their advantage. Darcy Bourne found the back of the net in the 29th minute, placing England in a commanding position heading into the break.
Scotland attempted to respond after halftime but found it difficult to penetrate England's organised defence. England maintained control of possession and managed the pace of the contest effectively, limiting Scotland's scoring chances.
Despite Scotland's efforts to create pressure in the final stages, England's defensive structure held firm to secure a clean sheet and seal a comfortable victory. The result sends England through to the final of the qualifiers as they continue their strong campaign in Hyderabad.
Fans can watch matches from the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 live on Star Sports Khel, while online streaming is available via the JioHotstar app and website.