Argentina claimed their third Women’s Hockey World Cup title on Saturday, putting an end to the Netherlands’ dominant run. After a hard-fought 1-1 draw during regulation time, the Argentine squad managed to overcome the tournament hosts and favorites in a high-pressure 3-1 shootout. While Yibbi Jansen initially put the Dutch ahead in the 30th minute, Maria Granatto’s late equalizer in the 54th minute forced the game into penalties, allowing Argentina to finally secure their first global trophy since 2010.

In other tournament action, Belgium made history by securing their first bronze medal since 1978 after a narrow 1-0 victory against Australia, thanks to a decisive goal from Charlotte Englebert. Meanwhile, the Indian team wrapped up their campaign on a high note by defeating Germany 3-1. This fifth-place finish marks India's most successful World Cup run in five decades. Reflecting on the achievement, Deepika Kumari expressed pride in the team's performance, noting that finishing the tournament with a victory was the perfect way to conclude their impressive journey in Amstelveen.