England's men concluded their FIH Pro League campaign as runners-up after a penalty shootout loss to India in their final match. The game ended in a goalless draw, leading to a shootout where only David Goodfield and captain Zachary Wallace managed to convert their chances, resulting in a 3-2 defeat for England at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London.

Despite this setback, Zak Jones' side finished second in the standings with 35 points, falling short by four points to champions Belgium. Notably, England had previously triumphed over India in penalties after a 2-2 draw on Thursday and secured a commanding 7-0 victory against relegated Pakistan on Saturday.

Looking ahead, England will face India, Pakistan, and Wales in Pool D of the World Cup, scheduled from 15-30 August in the Netherlands and Belgium. Belgium's title win also marked their qualification for the men's hockey tournament at the 2028 Olympics, joining hosts United States.

In the women's division, England managed to maintain their top-flight status with consecutive victories against Spain. They clinched a 3-2 comeback win against runners-up Argentina in their final game, with Anna Toman, Ellie Rayer, and Holly Hunt contributing crucial goals, securing 16 points to finish seventh in the nine-team table.

Conversely, Ireland faced relegation after finishing bottom with 10 points following two defeats to Germany and China. The Netherlands emerged as champions, leading by a remarkable 13-point margin over Argentina.