India's women's hockey team finished eighth at the World Cup after losing 3-3 in regulation to Belgium on 28 August 2026, with Belgium prevailing in a shootout. The match concluded India's tournament run with a spirited but heartbreaking defeat.
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India's spirited hockey fightback concluded with heartbreak against Belgium. The teams played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time. Belgium ultimately prevailed in a tense penalty shootout after the match. India had initially taken the lead through Abhishek's early field goal. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to force the shootout, but Belgium won.