Summary
Each team earned a 1‑0 win in the semifinals.
Netherlands beat Belgium, while Argentina beat Australia.
The match will be a rematch of the 2022 final.
Key Points
4 points1
Final match: Netherlands vs Argentina.
2
Semifinal scores: 1‑0 for both teams.
3
Netherlands defeated Belgium; Argentina defeated Australia.
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Last year's final was also won by the Netherlands.
New Words to Learn
12 wordsdefending champion
a team that has won the same tournament the last time and is trying to win again
semifinal
the round before the final, with four teams playing to reach the final
penalty corner
a special free‑hit in hockey taken from the side of the field near the goal
deflection
when the ball changes direction after hitting a player or stick
overturned
a decision that was changed after looking at video
cagey
careful and not giving away many chances
breakthrough
the first goal that gives a team the lead
goalkeeper
the player who tries to stop the ball from going into the net
shootout
a series of one‑on‑one attempts to decide a tie
regulation time
the normal playing time before extra periods
counterattack
a quick move toward the opponent’s goal after winning the ball
variation
a slightly different way of playing a set move
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