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Argentina hockey teams reach 2026 World Cup semifinals
Argentina's national hockey teams achieved significant milestones at the 2026 World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. The women's team, Las Leonas, secured a place in the final after a 1-0 victory against Australia in the semifinals, with Julieta Jankunas scoring the decisive goal from a short corner. They will face the Netherlands in the final, seeking their third world title.
In the men's competition, Los Leones reached the semifinals but were defeated 2-1 by Germany. The match was decided in the final minutes after Argentina's Lucio Méndez received a yellow card, allowing Germany to capitalize on the numerical advantage. Los Leones will now compete in the bronze medal match against the Netherlands.
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Agustina Gorzelany · Alemania · Argentina · Australia · Australia · Belfius Hockey Arena · Cristina Cosentino · Fernando Ferrara · Julieta Jankunas · Katrina Powell · Las Leonas · Los Leones