Defending Women's World champions Netherlands opened their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool A journey with a professional 2–0 victory over Chile (Las Diablas) in front of 9,500 orange-clad supporters at Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen (Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 21, 1182 AM Amstelveen, Netherlands) on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
What was the final score in Netherlands vs Chile Women at HWC 2026?
Final Score: Netherlands 2 – 0 Chile (Half-time: 1–0, Regulation: 60 minutes)
- 19' ⚽ Goal (Netherlands): Felice Albers — Dynamic circle baseline drive and top-shelf forehand strike.
- 44' ⚽ Goal (Netherlands): Yibbi Jansen — Blistering penalty corner drag-flick into the right corner.
Key Match Statistics
The Dutch dominated with 68% possession and 14 shots on target, winning 8 penalty corners (1 converted). Chile's goalkeeper Claudia Schuler made 11 extraordinary saves to keep the scoreline respectable.