Las Leonas to face the Netherlands in 2026 field hockey World Cup final
The team beat Australia to reach its second consecutive World Cup final and will take on the team it lost to in 2022 La entrada Las Leonas to face the Netherlands in 2026 field hockey World Cup final se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Argentina's women's national field hockey team, known as the Las Leonas, will face archrivals the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup final on Saturday. The match will take place at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Coach Fernando Ferrara's team secured their place in the final with a 1-0 victory over Australia on Thursday, thanks to a goal by Julieta Jankunas.
Despite dominating the game, Argentina struggled to convert their chances into goals, only scoring in the 47th minute. Australia put up a strong fight, with a notable save by Argentine goalkeeper Cristina "La China" Cosentino sealing the win. This will be a rematch of the 2022 World Cup final, with the Netherlands having won the last two Women's FIH Pro League championships.
The Las Leonas have reached the final undefeated, topping their pool and advancing through to the semifinals. The Netherlands have also been impressive, winning all five games in the group stage. Argentina's previous World Cup finals include titles in 1974, 1976, 1994, 2002, 2010, and 2022, with a third world crown being their goal in the upcoming match against the Netherlands.
The final is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11:00 a.m. Argentine time, and will be broadcast live on ESPN2 with online streaming available on Disney+ for Premium subscribers.
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