Kayla de Waal Nets South Africa’s First World Cup Goal in 6-1 Defeat to India

South Africa in action during their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match against India at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, 18 August 2026. All Photos: FIH / World Sport Pics

South Africa scored their first goal of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 through Kayla de Waal in the 55th minute, but India claimed a commanding 6-1 Pool D victory at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.

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