Argentina’s win over England
Argentina’s men’s field hockey team defeated England 3-1 in the first match of Group E in the second round of the 2026 World Cup, played in Belgium and the Netherlands until 30 August. Tomás Domene scored a hat-trick, becoming the match’s top scorer and taking the Leones to their best performance in the tournament.
Group E standings
With the win, Argentina has three points in the table. The Netherlands, who beat India 3-1 on the same day, lead the zone with six points. England also has three points, while India has not yet scored. If Argentina wins or draws with India and the Netherlands defeats England, the Leones will qualify for the semifinals.
Next match
Argentina’s next match is on Monday 24 August at 9:45 (Argentina time) at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, against India. On the same day, at 13:00, the Netherlands will face England.
Previous results
First round - Group A
- Date 1: Netherlands 5-1 New Zealand; Argentina 3-0 Japan.
- Date 2: New Zealand 2-0 Japan; Argentina 1-3 Netherlands.
- Date 3: New Zealand 1-7 Argentina; Netherlands 4-1 Japan.
Second round - Group E
- Date 1: Argentina 3-1 England; Netherlands 3-1 India.
- Date 2: Argentina vs. India - Monday 24 August at 9:45.
- Date 2: Netherlands vs. England - Monday 24 August at 13:00.
How to watch the World Cup
Argentina’s matches can be watched live on ESPN 2 and streamed on Disney+ Premium, which broadcasts all World Cup matches. They are also available on Flow, Telecentro Play, and DGO via their cable operators.
Final details
The 2026 Hockey World Cup runs until 30 August. With the victory over England, Argentina remains in the hunt for the semifinals, while the performance of the Netherlands and India will be decisive in the next phase.
