How many times has India played in the men’s Hockey World Cup?
How many times has India played in the men’s Hockey World Cup?
The Indian men’s field hockey team qualified for the FIH World Cup 2026 after it beat Korea 4-1 on Sunday in Rajgir to clinch the Asia Cup.
This will be India’s 16th World Cup appearance, making it the fourth side to play every edition of the tournament since its inception in 1971. The other teams are Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain.
Most recently, the Indian team finished ninth in the 2023 World Cup held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, India.
India’s only World Cup triumph came in 1975 when the side beat Pakistan 2-1 in the summit clash. It finished third in 1971 and ended as runner-up in 1973.
Published on Sep 07, 2025
