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Argentina’s Las Leonas Hold Advantage as Both Teams Enter World Cup Second Phase

Carried results give the women a three-point head start that makes the men’s opening match decisive for their semifinal hopes.

Overview

  • Argentina’s men’s and women’s teams began the second-phase groups on Saturday, launching two-match rounds that will decide which sides reach the tournament semifinals.
  • Las Leonas start the group with three carried points from a 3-2 win over Germany and will play Spain on Saturday and Belgium on Monday with a clear path to finish in the top two.
  • Los Leones begin the second phase with zero carried points because of a group-stage loss to the Netherlands and face England on Saturday followed by India on Monday with immediate pressure to earn wins.
  • Matches are hosted in Amstelveen and Wavre and are available live on broadcasters including ESPN and the Disney+ Plan Premium streaming tier.
  • The tournament’s carried-result format keeps rematches down to two new games per team, puts a premium on earlier results, and raises the stakes for Argentina’s men while rewarding the women for their unbeaten first phase.