Los Leones stun England at the 2026 Hockey World Cup | OneFootball

Los Leones made a real statement at the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Argentina’s 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 fully alive.

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

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

England managed to pull one back and tried to close the gap, but Argentina stayed focused and struck again. Domene completed his hat-trick and sealed the final 3-1, sparking Argentine celebrations.

With this win, Los Leones picked up their first points in Group E of the second phase and kept a real chance of finishing among the World Cup’s top four. Their next challenge will be India on Monday, August 24, a match that will define the ambitions of Lucas Rey’s side.

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