Argentina's Los Leones defeat England 3-1 in Hockey World Cup

Argentina's men's field hockey team, known as 'Los Leones,' secured a vital 3-1 victory over England in their opening match of the second round of the 2026 World Cup. The tournament is being held in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Tomás Domene was the star of the match, scoring all three goals and leading his team to a significant win against England, who are ranked third in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) world rankings. This performance marks one of Argentina's best games of the tournament so far.

With this win, Argentina is in a strong position to advance to the semifinals. They will face India next, needing a victory or even a draw to secure their spot, provided the Netherlands defeats England. The Netherlands currently leads Group E with six points, followed by England and Argentina with three points each, while India has yet to score.

Fans can watch all matches featuring Los Leones and Las Leonas live on ESPN 2 and stream them on Disney+. The team's performance in this second round is critical for their World Cup aspirations, with a potential semifinal clash against a top team from the other group, which includes Australia, Spain, Germany, and Belgium.