WILLEMSTAD — India’s men’s hockey team can secure qualification for the Hockey World Cup semifinals through several possible routes, according to an analysis by ESPN.

The sports media outlet has identified multiple qualification scenarios available to the Indian team. The exact conditions depend on the outcomes of remaining group matches and the final standings in the pool.

ESPN has analyzed the various combinations of results that could lead to advancement to the next stage. The analysis focuses on India’s current position in the tournament and the matches that remain to be played.

The specific scenarios include direct victories, goal differential calculations, and the number of points required to rank among the tournament’s top teams. The outlet provides no further details regarding specific opponents or match dates.