New Zealand v Argentina

Men's Hockey World Cup • First Round

(Home team first)

When


Thursday 20 Aug 2026

12:30 Local Time

10:30 Your Time

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New Zealand's national hockey team, known as the Black Sticks, has been a consistent presence in international competitions. Their biggest achievement came in the 1976 Summer Olympics where they won a silver medal. In recent years, they have competed in the prestigious FIH Hockey World Cup and the Commonwealth Games, consistently finishing in the top 10. The team boasts of talented players such as Stephen Jenness, Shea McAleese, and Stacey Michelsen who have been recognized with numerous individual awards and have also led the team to victory in important matches. The Black Sticks play their home games at the National Hockey Stadium in Estadio Municipal2, which has a capacity of 17,000 spectators and provides the players with a state-of-the-art facility to train and host games. With their consistent performances and dedication, the New Zealand hockey team continues to attract a strong following and remains a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

The Estadio Municipal3 national hockey team, also known as "Las Leonas" (The Lionesses), is a dominant force in international field hockey. Established in 1930, the team competes in major international tournaments such as the Olympics, the Hockey World Cup, and the Pan American Cup. They have won a total of seven medals in the Olympic Games, including two gold medals in 2000 and 2012. The team has also been crowned champions four times in the Hockey World Cup and has won seven Pan American Cups. Led by the talented forward Carla Rebecchi, the team boasts a strong roster of skilled players who have consistently brought glory to their country. The team plays their home games at the Estadio Municipal de Hockey in Buenos Aires, a state-of-the-art facility with a capacity of over 17,000 spectators. With their impressive history and talented players, Estadio Municipal3 remains a major contender in the world of field hockey.

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