Los Leones face England in 2026 World Cup qualifier: date, time, TV, and online viewing

Los Leones, Argentina's national field hockey team, are set to begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against a formidable England side. The match, scheduled for Saturday in Amstelveen, Netherlands, sees England entering as the clear favorite according to betting markets, with odds favoring them significantly over a potential Los Leones victory.

Argentina's path to this stage saw them finish second in their group with six points, securing wins against Japan and New Zealand before a loss to the Netherlands. England, meanwhile, dominated their group, achieving a perfect record with victories over Pakistan, India, and Wales. This sets up a challenging opener for the team coached by Lucas Rey.

The last encounter between these two nations in the FIH Pro League on June 20 resulted in a 1-1 draw, with England ultimately winning the shootout 3-1. Los Leones have not defeated England since February 20, 2022, when they secured a 3-1 victory in the Pro League. Despite the historical trend and England's favored status, Rey aims for his team to perform at their best.

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England runs with the advantage to win the match this Saturday. In case of achieving it, the betting houses pay odds of up to 1.48 against the 4.70 that are paid for a hypothetical triumph of Los Leones. The draw, for its part, is quoted close to 4.80.