Argentina win FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, beating the Netherlands in shoot-out
Argentina won the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 on 29 August, beating hosts the Netherlands 3–1 in a shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in Amstelveen.
Summary
Argentina won the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 by beating the Netherlands 3–1 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in the final at Amstelveen on 29 August 2026. Yibbi Jansen gave the Netherlands the lead, and María José Granatto equalised for Argentina in the 54th minute. The title is Argentina's third Women's World Cup after 2002 and 2010, and the result ended the Netherlands' bid for a fourth straight title. The final at the Wagener Stadium was the fifth meeting of the two teams in a Women's World Cup final and a rematch of the 2022 final won by the Netherlands.
Key facts
- Final
- 29 Aug 2026, Amstelveen
- Result
- Argentina 1–1 Netherlands; Argentina won shoot-out 3–1
- Argentina's titles
- 3rd (2002, 2010, 2026)
- Goal scorers
- Yibbi Jansen (NED); María José Granatto (ARG, 54')
- Venue
- Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen
- Dutch run
- Bid for 4th straight title ended
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which team won the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Argentina
Argentina beat the Netherlands 3–1 in a shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in the final on 29 August 2026.
Before 2026, in which years had Argentina won the Women's Hockey World Cup?
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Correct answer: A — 2002 and 2010
Argentina's earlier titles came in 2002 and 2010; 2026 is the third.
Consider the following statements about the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 final: 1. The Netherlands were seeking a fourth successive World Cup title. 2. The 2026 title was Argentina's first Women's World Cup title. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Argentina had already won in 2002 and 2010, so 2026 was its third title.