Argentina Defeats Netherlands to Claim Women's Hockey World Cup

Argentina secured the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup title by defeating the Netherlands in a shoot-out at Wagener Stadium on Saturday after the final ended 1-1 in regulation time.

Yibbi Jansen scored for the Netherlands in the first half, while Maria Granatto equalized for Argentina in the fourth quarter following the team's eighth penalty corner of the match.

The victory ends the Dutch team's streak of three consecutive World Cup titles, having previously won the championship in 2014, 2018, and 2022.