Top 3 Nations with Most Men’s Hockey World Cup Titles
Here's a look at top three teams that have won highest number of Hockey World Cup titles.
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Jan 5, 2023 4:44 pm
Pakistan: (Image Source: Twitter)
The Hockey World Cup is closer than ever for hockey fans all across the globe. It is the first major tournament across all competitions in sports and fans are ready to brace the enthralling moments of the game. Hockey, being one of the oldest sports, has a great fanfare and the fanfare is not going to stop anytime soon. The advancements in the sports, tweaks in certain rules have helped the game to keep the thrill.
In the Hockey World Cup 2023, which will be held in India, 16 teams from five different confederations will compete for the glory. The countries include Argentina, Australia, France, South Africa, Belgium, Germany, Korea, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Malaysia, Chile, India, England, Spain, and Wales.
Check Countries with Most Men’s Hockey World Cup Titles:
3. Australia
Australia: (Image Source: Twitter)
In recent years, Australia have been one of the formidable sides. They have been one of the strongest sides in both Hockey World Cups and Olympics. They are the third most successful team in the Hockey World Cup. Australia have won thrice as they registered victories in 1986, 2010 and 2014.
They remained runners-up twice in 2002 and 2006. Australia have the highest number of third place finishes in the World Cup. They finished five times in the Hockey World Cup as they finished five times in 1978, 1982, 1990, 1994 and 2018. Barring this, they also finished fourth place once in World Cup 1998.
