Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Netherlands Wins Third Straight Junior World Cup
The Netherlands women's hockey team won the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup for the third time in a row.
They beat Argentina 2-1 in the final, which was held in Santiago, Chile.
The Dutch team scored two goals in the first half and then defended their lead well to win the match.
This victory makes them the most successful team in the tournament's history with six titles.
They also had a great tournament overall, scoring 42 goals and only letting in 3.
The Player of the Match was Ivy Tellier, who scored one of the goals for the Netherlands.
Argentina finished as runners-up for the second time in a row.
Belgium won the bronze medal by beating China 5-1.
India had a tough tournament and finished in 10th place, which is their second-worst finish ever.
The Netherlands won their third consecutive FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup title, defeating Argentina 2-1 in the final in Santiago, Chile.
The Dutch team scored two goals in the first half and maintained their lead through strong defensive play in the second half.
This victory marks the Netherlands' sixth world title in the Under-21 category, reaffirming their dominance in women's hockey.
Argentina reduced the deficit to 2-1 but could not equalize, finishing as runners-up for the second consecutive edition.
Belgium secured the bronze medal with a 5-1 victory over China, while India finished 10th, their second-worst result in the tournament's history.
- Who
- Netherlands women's hockey team and Argentina women's hockey team
- What
- Netherlands won the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Santiago, Chile
- Why
- To secure their third consecutive world title and reaffirm their dominance in the category
- Teams
- Netherlands vs Argentina
- Final Score
- 2-1
- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Player of the Match
- Ivy Tellier
- Netherlands Goals
- Ivy Tellier, Guusje Moes
- Argentina Goal
- Lara Casas
- Tournament Goals
- Netherlands: 42, Opponents: 3
- Netherlands Tournament Record
- 6 titles, 3 consecutive