The 2016 Women's Hockey Junior World Cup was the 8th edition of the Women's Hockey Junior World Cup. It was held from 24 November to 4 December 2016 in Santiago, Chile.
Argentina won the tournament after defeating defending champions the Netherlands 4âÂÂ2 in the final. This was the first time Argentina had won the Junior World Cup since the 1993 tournament in Terrassa, Spain.
Australia won the third place match by defeating Spain 3âÂÂ1 in a penalty shootout after a 1âÂÂ1 draw. This was Australia's first Junior World Cup medal in 15 years.
Each continental federation received a number of quotas depending on the FIH World Rankings for teams qualified through their junior continental championships. Alongside the host nation, 16 teams competed in the tournament.
All times are Chile Time ()