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India’s women’s hockey team is ending their World Cup campaign not with a whimper, but with a high-stakes showdown — against their former coach, Janneke Schopman.

After narrowly missing the semis, they now face Germany for 5th place. But this isn’t just another match. Schopman, who helped India to their historic 4th place in Tokyo, left in 2024 amid tension; and now, she’s back, coaching Germany. For her, it’s personal. For India, it’s a chance to prove they’ve moved on; and moved up. Coach Marijne says the team’s fresh, focused, and ready to use this as momentum for the Asian Games; and ultimately, LA 2028. Their attack needs to fire (only 8 goals so far), but their defense? Still among the world’s best. The last time they faced Germany? India won 1-0. Can they do it again; against their own ghost? Watch live on Star Sports or JioHotstar.