No fourth world title: Dutch women's hockey team loses to Argentina in shoot-out

The Dutch women's hockey team's bid for a fourth consecutive world title was thwarted in a dramatic final on home soil. The team lost to Argentina 1-3 in a tense shoot-out after the match ended in a draw.

Netherlands took the lead just before halftime with a penalty corner goal from Yibbi Jansen. However, Argentina fought back in the second half, with Maria Granatto leveling the score also from a penalty corner, forcing the game into a shoot-out.

In the shoot-out, the Dutch team faltered. Pien Sanders missed the first attempt, while Victoria Granatto scored for Argentina. Despite Marijn Veen managing to score for the Netherlands, Felice Albers and Freeke Moes were unsuccessful, ultimately leading to Argentina's victory.

This defeat marks the first time since 2010 that Argentina has beaten the Netherlands in a World Cup final. The Dutch had previously won the tournament in 2014, 2018, and 2022, making a fourth consecutive title a historic possibility that ultimately slipped away.