# Argentina national field hockey World Cup success

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-national-field-hockey-world-cup-success
> Updated: 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Argentina’s national field hockey teams achieved significant success at the 2026 World Cup. The women’s team, Las Leonas, secured their third world title by defeating the Netherlands 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw. Individual players, including Victoria Miranda, were recognized for their contributions to the undefeated campaign led by coach Fernando Ferrara.

The men’s team, Los Leones, earned a bronze medal after a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands. Amidst these sporting achievements, players raised concerns regarding the financial challenges of amateurism in Argentina, with team leaders calling for increased government investment to address low wages and insufficient resources.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Argentina women's hockey team wins third world title

Argentina's women's field hockey team, ‘Las Leonas’, won their third world title by defeating the Netherlands, with Victoria Miranda highlighted as a key part of the championship squad.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-womens-hockey-team-wins-third-world-title

### 2026-08-31: Argentina hockey teams win World Cup titles as Messi announces retirement

Argentina's Las Leonas won their third Women's Hockey World Cup title, while Los Leones secured bronze. Players called for more investment amid amateurism struggles, alongside Messi's football retirement.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-mens-field-hockey-team-wins-world-cup-bronze

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