Hockey World Cup
Organised By: International Hockey Federation (FIH)
- Started: 1971
- Schedule: held every four years
- Trophy Designed By: Bashir Moojid
- Trophy Created By: Pakistani Army
Five countries have dominated the event's history. Pakistan is the most successful team, having won the tournament four times. The Netherlands have won three titles, and Germany has won two titles. India and Australia have each won the tournament once.
History of Hockey World Cup: Pakistan's Air Marshal Nur Khan originated the idea of a Hockey World Cup was. FIH approved the idea and it was decided that inaugural World Cup would be held in October 1971, in Pakistan. The Cup could not be held in Pakistan, as Pakistanis led by cricketer Abdul Hafeez Kardar, protested against India's participation in the Hockey World Cup. So it was moved to Real Club de Polo grounds in Barcelona, Spain, a neutral and peaceful European site.
World Cup Winners:
Year | Venue | Winner | Runner Up | Second Runner Up |
1971 | Barcelona, Spain | Pakistan | Spain | India |
1973 | Amstelveen, Netherlands | Netherlands | India | West Germany |
1975 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | India | Pakistan | West Germany |
1978 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Pakistan | Netherlands | Australia |
1982 | Mumbai (Bombay), India | Pakistan | West Germany | Australia |
1986 | London, England | Australia | England | West Germany |
1990 | Lahore, Pakistan | Netherlands | Pakistan | Australia |
1994 | Sydney, Australia | Pakistan | Netherlands | Australia |
1998 | Utrecht, Netherlands | Netherlands | Spain | Australia |
2002 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Germany | Australia | Netherlands |
2006 | Mönchengladbach, Germany | Germany | Australia | Spain |
2010 | New Delhi, India | -- | -- | -- |
Most Successful Teams
Team | Wins | Appearances in Final |
Pakistan | 4 (1971, 1978, 1982, 1994) | 6 |
Netherlands | 3 (1973, 1990, 1998) | 5 |
Germany | 2 (2002, 2006) | 3 |
Australia | 1 (1986) | |
India | 1 (1975) |
Hero Honda World Cup 2010
Teams:
Pool A: Germany, Netherlands, Korea, New Zealand, Canada, ArgentinaPool B: Australia, Spain, England, Pakistan, India, South Africa
- Host country: India
- City: Delhi
- Teams: 12
- Venue: Dhyan Chand National Stadium