Argentina’s men’s rugby sevens team kicked off their SVNS World Championship campaign in Hong Kong with a commanding 38-14 victory over Spain on Friday, April 17, 2026.
The Pumas 7s struck early, with Marcos Moneta capitalizing on a loose ball after the opening kickoff to score a attempt just 10 seconds into the match. Pedro De Haro quickly added another, setting the tone for a dominant first half played entirely in Spain’s half.
Santiago Vera Feld extended the lead with a deceptive sidestep before halftime, and Moneta completed his brace later in the period. Despite Spain responding through Tobias Sainz Trapaga and Anton Legorburu after the break, Argentina maintained their intensity. Martiniano Arrieta sealed the win with a late try following a pass from Santiago Mare.
The victory puts Los Pumas 7s in strong contention in Group A, where they will face Uruguay at 3:23 a.m. Argentina time and conclude pool play against South Africa at 11:39 p.m. On the same day. Advancing to the quarterfinals requires a top-two finish or being among the two best third-placed teams across the groups.
The tournament, held at Kai Tak Sports Park from April 17–19, marks the opening stage of the SVNS World Championship, determining qualification for the 2026/27 season.
