(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Argentina Dominates Pan American Cup 2025 to Secure Spot at 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup
August 3, 2025 – Argentina’s men’s national hockey team has officially secured their place at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, following a stunning 10-0 victory over the USA in the Pan American Cup final.
The tournament, held in the Americas, granted only one direct qualification spot for the upcoming World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, and Argentina left no doubt about who deserved it.
Unbeaten Run to the Title
Argentina’s road to qualification was marked by dominance at every stage. Placed in Pool A, they began their campaign with a commanding 13-0 win over Brazil, followed by a 3-0 win over the USA, and a 12-0 shutout against hosts Uruguay, securing the top position in their group.
In the semi-finals, Argentina faced Canada, who had finished second in Pool B. Despite conceding the first goal, Argentina came back strong to win 9-1, powered by standout performances from Tomas Domene (4 goals) and Nicolas della Torre (3 goals).
Golden Glory in the Final
In the final against the USA, the Leones were unstoppable. With an aggressive attacking display, they cruised to a 10-0 victory. Tomas Domene, Tadeo Marucci, and Bautista Capurro each scored twice, while Lucas Toscani, Lucas Martinez, Lucio Mendez, and Nicolas della Torre added one each.
The win marks Argentina’s fourth consecutive and fifth overall Pan American Cup title, and with it, a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
A Milestone for Tomas Domene
Tournament top scorer Tomas Domene also celebrated his 100th cap for Argentina during the event. Reflecting on the achievement, he said:
“I’m incredibly proud to represent Argentina 100 times. Our main goal was World Cup qualification, and we achieved it together. From start to finish, the team gave everything, and this result proves it.”
Who Has Qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup So Far?
Argentina becomes the fifth team to qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026. The other four qualified teams are:
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Belgium (host nation)
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Netherlands (host nation)
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Australia (2023/24 FIH Pro League champions)
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Spain (2024/25 Pro League runners-up, behind already-qualified Netherlands)
More teams will qualify through upcoming continental championships in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. The remaining seven spots will be decided through the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in 2026.
