Undefeated Las Leonas face Belgium in final World Cup group match

Las Leonas, Argentina's national women's hockey team, are set to face Belgium in their final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup. Having already secured a spot in the semifinals, the team aims to maintain their undefeated streak and clinch the top position in Group F. This victory is crucial to potentially avoid a challenging semifinal clash against tournament favorites, the Netherlands.

The Argentine squad, led by coach Fernando Ferrara, has shown impressive form with three consecutive wins and one draw. Their most recent victory against Spain propelled them into the top four. A draw against Belgium would guarantee them first place in the group, setting up a semifinal encounter with Australia, the second-place team from Group E.

This strong performance continues a notable tradition for Las Leonas. In six of the last seven World Cups, including the current one, the team has reached at least the semifinals. Their past successes include championship titles in 2002 and 2010, and multiple bronze medals. They were also runners-up in the 2022 tournament.

Individually, Agustina Gorzelany is on the verge of breaking a significant record, needing just one more goal to surpass Luciana Aymar as the all-time leading scorer for Las Leonas in World Cup history. The team's roster includes key players such as Gorzelany, Valentina Raposo, Sofia Cairo, and the Granatto sisters, Maria José and Victoria.