FIP Senior World Cup 2026
Spain's Women Knock Out Argentina, Book FIP Senior World Cup Semifinal Against Netherlands
The defending champions won three of four category matches in Buenos Aires to set up a last-four clash with the Dutch.
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Spain def. Argentina
3-1
Spain def. Argentina
3-1
Spain's women beat host nation Argentina 3-1 in the FIP Senior World Cup 2026 quarterfinals in Buenos Aires on Thursday, and they now face the Netherlands in Friday's semifinal.
How the tie went
Lucia Sainz and Lorena Alonso got Spain moving with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Silvana Campus and Celeste Paz in the +40 category. Argentina hit back through Daniela Banchero and Nela Brito, who beat Nuria Rivas and Isabel Dominguez 6-2, 6-3 in the +45 bracket.
Spain retook control when Maria Silvela and Iciar Montes edged Cata Tenorio and Ines Patricia Alvarez 7-5, 6-4 in the +50 category, putting the tie beyond reach at 2-1. Belen Castrillo and Maricruz Baquero closed it out with a 6-2, 6-0 win in the +60 group to make it 3-1.
A rematch of last year's final
Spain arrived in Buenos Aires as the top seed and defending champion, and this quarterfinal was widely expected to be a final rather than an early-round tie. Argentina, playing in front of its own crowd, could not find the extra level needed across the middle categories.
What's next
Spain now turns to the Netherlands, who eliminated Sweden 3-1 in their own quarterfinal. The women's semifinal is scheduled for Friday, September 18, alongside a men's semifinal slate that includes Argentina against Italy and Spain against France.
Matches from Buenos Aires are being streamed on the FIP's official YouTube channel.
FAQ
What was the score between Spain and Argentina?
Spain won the women's quarterfinal tie 3-1, taking the +40, +50 and +60 category matches while Argentina won the +45 category.
Who does Spain play next?
Spain faces the Netherlands in the women's semifinal on Friday, September 18, after the Dutch beat Sweden 3-1 in their own quarterfinal.
Is Spain the defending champion?
Yes. Spain entered the FIP Senior World Cup 2026 as the top seed and defending champion in the women's draw.
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