Hockeysters grijpen naast wereldtitel in eigen land na shoot-outs tegen Argentinië

The Dutch women's hockey team failed to secure the world title after losing a penalty shoot-out to Argentina in the final held at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. Under the guidance of national coach Raoul Ehren, the team was dethroned as world champions on home soil following a tense and decisive conclusion to the tournament.

The defeat marks the end of the squad's reign as world champions, dashing hopes of claiming a fourth world title in front of a home crowd. The match culminated in high-pressure shoot-outs after regulation and extra time failed to produce a winner, resulting in Argentina seizing the championship.