Dutch women and Belgian men restart the June window with statement wins

When the Pro League returned on 13 June, the leading sides resumed at speed. The Netherlands women beat Ireland 7-0 in Rotterdam with ruthless attacking execution, while Belgium's men opened their Antwerp block by defeating Pakistan 7-1. England's men also made a statement in London with a 5-0 win over Argentina.

The same roundup also tracked Argentina's women, who came from behind to beat China 4-1. That mix of scorelines makes the piece more than a simple match report: it shows which contenders entered the last international stretch already tuned for World Cup-level intensity and which teams still have clear gaps to close.

This is why the article deserves a place in the weekly push. It marks the reset point of the June stage, documents the strongest opening performances across three venues, and gives public context to several of the results that are now feeding national narratives in Belgium, the Netherlands, England and Argentina.