# France wins first Roller Hockey World Championship title > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-roller-hockey-competition-and-championship-prep > Updated: 2026-10-19T00:55:54.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 5. France secured its first-ever roller hockey World Championship title in Asunción, Paraguay, after defeating Argentina in a penalty shootout. Following a 2-2 draw through regulation and extra time, France won the shootout 2-1. Led by coach Nuno Lopes, the French victory was bolstered by the Di Benedetto brothers; Carlo Di Benedetto scored during regulation and converted the decisive penalty. Argentina, the defending champions, saw goals from Ezequiel Mena and Lucas Martínez before falling in the shootout. Portugal earned the bronze medal by defeating Spain 5-3 in the third-place playoff. Goals from Gonçalo Alves, Rafael Bessa, and Hélder Nunes secured the win for Portugal, who had previously suffered a semi-final loss to France after blowing a 3-1 lead. Spain, the previous champions, finished the tournament off the podium. ## Claims - France defeated Portugal 6-3 in the roller hockey World Championship semi-finals. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Marc Rouzé scored three goals for France during the match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Gonçalo Alves converted a penalty kick for Portugal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Miguel Rocha scored a long-distance goal for Portugal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hélder Nunes scored to give Portugal a 3-1 lead during the second half. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Carlo di Benedetto scored two goals for France. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Zé Miranda was sent off during the match, leaving Portugal with a numerical disadvantage. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Portugal will compete for third place in the World Championship. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: France wins first roller hockey World Championship title France captured its first roller hockey World Championship title, defeating Argentina in a penalty shootout in Paraguay. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-wins-first-roller-hockey-world-championship-title ### 2026-10-16: Portugal wins bronze at Roller Hockey World Championship Portugal won the bronze medal at the Roller Hockey World Championship by defeating Spain 5-3, following a semi-final loss to France in extra time. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-defeats-portugal-6-3-in-roller-hockey-world-championship-semi-final ### 2026-10-13: Portugal advances to roller hockey World Championship quarter-finals Portugal secured second place in Group A of the Roller Hockey World Championship after defeating Italy 4-0, advancing to the quarter-finals following a strong group stage in Paraguay. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-defeats-switzerland-10-0-in-roller-hockey-world-championship-opener ### 2026-09-28: Portuguese skating and roller hockey competitions commence Portugal's speed skating national championship has launched in Canelas, while the roller hockey Elite Cup is set to begin in Santo Tirso later this October. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-skating-and-roller-hockey-competitions-commence ### 2026-09-24: Portugal roller hockey teams target World Championship title Portugal's senior and U-19 roller hockey teams express strong confidence in winning the upcoming World Championship following a successful training camp in Luso. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-roller-hockey-teams-target-world-championship-title --- Cite as: France wins first Roller Hockey World Championship title. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-roller-hockey-competition-and-championship-prep