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Netherlands and Argentina Set for Hockey World Cup Final Rematch

The Netherlands, host nation and three‑time defending champion, will face Argentina in the World Cup final.

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Key Points

4 points
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Final: Netherlands vs Argentina.

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Netherlands 1‑0 over Belgium; Argentina 1‑0 over Australia.

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Netherlands are three‑time defending champions.

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Spain secured seventh place; England took ninth place.

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Summary

Both sides advanced by winning their semifinals 1‑0 – the Netherlands over Belgium and Argentina over Australia.

The upcoming final repeats the 2022 clash, which the Dutch won.

Other placement matches saw Spain beat China for seventh place and England defeat the United States for ninth.

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New Words to Learn

12 words
defending 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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