Dutch women's hockey team lose World Cup final to Argentina after shoot-out
The Dutch women's hockey team lost the World Cup final to Argentina following a penalty shoot-out. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time, with Argentina ultimately securing the victory.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant shift in international women's hockey, ending the Netherlands' streak of World Cup titles.
Dutch players watch as Argentina’s players take to the podium after the World Cup hockey final between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Wagener Stadium. - Credit: Bas Czerwinski / ANP - License: All Rights Reserved Sports Dutch women hockey team Argentina 2026 Hockey World Cup Wagener Stadium » More tags « Less tags Saturday, 29 August 2026 - 23:01 Share this article: Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Dutch women's hockey team lose World Cup final to Argentina after shoot-out The Netherlands missed out on a fourth straight women’s hockey World Cup title after Argentina prevailed in a shoot-out at the Wagener Stadium on Saturday.
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