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South Africa hold Australia to Hockey World Cup draw thanks to Mustapha Cassiem brace

South Africa's men produced a gritty display to earn a 2–2 draw against the Kookaburras in Belgium, while the women suffered defeat in Amstelveen.

South Africa hold Australia to Hockey World Cup draw thanks to Mustapha Cassiem brace

Las Leonas, Argentina's women's national field hockey team, has advanced to the second round of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Scotland 2-0. The team will now face the Pool C runner-up, alongside the top two teams from Pool C, which includes Belgium, Spain, and Ireland. The match against their opponent is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at 3:30 p.m. local time.

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