Argentina defeats Netherlands in shootout to claim third Women's Hockey World Cup
Argentina's women's hockey side edged world No. 1 Netherlands in a shoot-out at Amstelveen's Wagener Stadium, securing their third World Cup title.
The women's hockey final at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen saw Argentina overturn the defending champions, the Netherlands, after a 1-1 deadlock in regular play. A late equaliser by Maria Granatto, following a missed penalty corner by Agustina Gorzelany, set the stage for a shoot-out in which Argentina triumphed 3-1. Cristina Cosentino delivered a series of decisive saves, earning Player of the Match honors. The win gives Argentina its third World Cup crown, the first since 2010, and ends a 16-year streak of Dutch dominance in finals. In the third-place match, Belgium defeated Australia 1-0.
Why it matters
The upset reshapes the hierarchy of women's field hockey and highlights Argentina's rising prominence on the world stage.
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