Las Leonas remain a force at the 2026 World Cup, 26 years on from when it all started
Over a quarter of a century after bursting on the scene, the Argentine women’s field hockey team arrives at this year’s tournament as a powerhouse La entrada Las Leonas remain a force at the 2026 World Cup, 26 years on from when it all started se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
On September 24, 2000, the Argentine women's field hockey team, known as Las Leonas, faced the Netherlands in the Olympic semifinals. With the Netherlands being a powerhouse in women's field hockey, Argentina aimed to prove their mettle. The team took inspiration from a hand-drawn lioness image, created by forward Inés Arrondo, for their shirt.
The match ended in a 3-1 victory for Argentina, marking their first-ever Olympic final and cementing Las Leonas in Argentine sporting history. Since then, Las Leonas has continued to be a dominant force in the sport, winning their first World Cup title in 2002, and securing numerous Olympic medals, including silver in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2020, and 2022.
Under the guidance of head coach Fernando Ferrara, Las Leonas is set to compete in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the Netherlands and Belgium. Argentina will be facing strong opponents, including the Netherlands, Germany, and Scotland, as they aim to break the Netherlands' dominance in the sport.
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