A semifinal spot virtually out of their grasp after back-to-back defeats, India brace up for another tough battle when they take on a European champions England in their next pool B match of the hockey World Cup today. India's dream of progressing to the last-four stage of the mega-event in front of home fans received a rude shock on Thursday when Spain demolished them 2-5 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. Meanwhile, defending Champions Germany beat Argentina 4-3 in a Pool A match yesterday to brighten their chances for a semifinal berth. With this victory, Germany are on seven points from two wins and a draw. Argentina, on the other hand, are already out of semifinal contention having lost their earlier two matches. Earlier, New Zealand defeated Korea by 2-1 in the first match, while Netherlands defeated Canada by 6-0 in second match of the World Cup Hockey Championship. With this win, New Zealand now have 6 points from three matches, while Korea have 4 points from three matches.