Leonas face Scotland in final World Cup group match

The Argentine women's national field hockey team, known as the Leonas, is set to face Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 World Cup, hosted in Belgium and the Netherlands. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 a.m. Argentine time at the Belfius Hockey Arena.

Currently, the Leonas share the top position in Group B with the United States, both teams having accumulated four points. Their previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. To guarantee their progression in the tournament, Argentina needs to avoid a loss against Scotland. The outcome of the match between the United States and Germany, the third-placed team, will also influence the group standings.

Should the Leonas secure a first or second-place finish in their group, they will advance to the next stage, which features two groups of four teams. In this subsequent phase, Argentina will play against the two teams they have not yet faced. Finishing as group leader or runner-up will qualify them for the semifinals. However, if they finish third, they will compete for ninth place.

The current Leonas squad includes players such as Cristina Cosentino, Mercedes Artola, Agustina Gorzelany, and María José Granatto, among others. The team has shown strong performance, having previously defeated Germany to claim the top spot in Group B.