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Las Leonas defeat Germany 3-2 in the hockey World Cup

The Argentine team secured a crucial victory over Germany in their second match of the field hockey World Cup.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Las Leonas defeat Germany 3-2 in the hockey World Cup — Archive photoPhoto: Luis Oviedo Ortiz · Flickr · BY-SA

Las Leonas, the Argentine women's hockey team, won 3-2 against Germany in their second match of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. The game took place at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Amstelveen.

This victory is significant for the Argentine team, which bounced back after a draw in their debut against the United States.

With this win, Las Leonas are in a better position to advance to the next phase of the tournament, where they will conclude their group stage participation on Wednesday, facing Scotland.

The victory was marked by the intensity of the match, serving as a key win that boosts Argentina's qualification prospects in the tournament.

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