Argentina hockey teams secure early wins at 2026 World Cup

Argentina’s national hockey teams have made strong starts at the 2026 World Cup held in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The men’s team, Los Leones, secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Japan in Group A. Goals from Lucas Toscani, Lucio Méndez Pin, and Maico Casella propelled the team to their first three points. They now prepare for a challenging match against the host nation, the Netherlands.

The women’s team, Las Leonas, secured a vital 3-2 win over Germany in Group B following a 1-1 draw in their opening match against the United States. After leading 2-0 through goals by Eugenia Trinchinetti and Agustina Gorzelany, Argentina withstood a late German comeback. Gorzelany ultimately secured the win with a third goal from a short corner late in the match. This victory places the team in a strong position to advance to the next round.