Argentina were crowned FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 champions after defeating hosts the Netherlands in a dramatic shootout to claim the gold medal. In a thrilling final, the Argentines held their nerve when it mattered most, ending the Dutch dream of lifting the trophy on home soil.
For Belgium, the tournament will also be remembered as a historic success. The Red Panthers secured the bronze medal, the best result in the country’s history at a Women’s Hockey World Cup (48 years after their last bronze World Cup medal).
Supported by passionate home crowds throughout the tournament, Belgium’s podium finish marks another major milestone in the continued rise of Belgian women’s hockey.