On the second day of the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 second round, Argentina secured their place in the semifinals, while the hosts Belgium also claimed an important win.
Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Second Round – Day 2
Germany 1–3 Belgium
Hosts Belgium claimed a crucial 3-1 win against Germany to strengthen their position for the Semi-finals qualification. Daphne-Delphine Marien provided a 1-0 lead for Belgium in the 23rd minute, but Lisa Nolte equalised the scoreline in the 32nd minute. Stéphanie Vanden Borre (34’) and Charlotte Englebert (42’) scored one goal each in the third quarter that sealed an important victory for the hosts.
Argentina 3–0 Spain
Argentina have qualified for the Semi-finals after claiming a 3-0 victory against Spain. Agustina Gorzelany opened the scoreline in the first minute from a penalty stroke, while Juana Castellaro added another goal just two minutes. Agustina later scored her second goal of the match by converting a penalty corner in the 14th minute.
Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Second Round – Day 2 Points Table
Pool F
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points | Qualification |
Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 | Semifinals |
Belgium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 | Semifinals |
Spain | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 | 5th Place Game |
Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 7th Place Game |
Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Classification Round – Day 2 Results and Points Table
Ireland 1–2 Scotland
United States 1–1 New Zealand
Pool H
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points | Qualification |
United States | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 | 9th Place Game |
Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11th Place Game |
Ireland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13th Place Game |
New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 15th Place Game |
