Shock from Los Leones: they beat England at the 2026 Hockey World Cup | OneFootball

The Lions delivered a real statement win at the 2026 Hockey World Cup. The Argentine national team defeated England 3-1 in Amstelveen in the opening match of the second phase, earning three crucial points to keep their chances of reaching the semifinals very much alive.

The standout player of the day was Tomás Domene, who scored all three of Argentina’s goals. The forward stepped up in the decisive moments and was key in securing a hugely valuable victory for Argentina against one of the strongest teams in the tournament.

The first goal came near the end of the second quarter, when Domene capitalized on a penalty corner and beat England goalkeeper James Mazarelo. The Lions went into halftime with the lead and then extended it in the second half, once again through their top scorer.

England pulled one back and tried to get closer on the scoreboard, but Argentina stayed focused and struck again. Domene completed his hat-trick and sealed the final 3-1, sparking the Argentine celebrations.

With this win, The Lions earned their first points in Group E of the second phase and remained in a strong position to break into the top four of the World Cup. Their next challenge will be India, on Monday, August 24, in a match that will define the ambitions of the team coached by Lucas Rey.

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