The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 kicks off on November 28 in Chennai and Madurai, India, marking the first edition with 24 teams and running until December 10.
Hosted by Hockey India and the Tamil Nadu government, this under-21 spectacle expands from prior years, featuring powerhouses like Germany (defending champions from 2023) alongside debutants such as Switzerland, Namibia, and China.
Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 Teams and Pools
Six pools of four teams each set the stage for intense round-robin play from November 28 to December 2.
Pool A: Canada, Germany, Ireland, South Africa
Pool B: Chile, India (hosts), Oman, Switzerland
Pool C: Argentina, China, Japan, New Zealand
Pool D: Belgium, Egypt, Spain, Namibia
Pool E: Austria, England, Malaysia, Netherlands
Pool F: Australia, Bangladesh, France, Korea
India faces a tricky Pool B opener against Oman, while Germany meets Ireland. Traditional giants Australia, Argentina, and Netherlands loom large, but emerging sides like Chile and Egypt could surprise.
Format and Key Stages
Teams play round-robin within pools, with winners and the top two runners-up advancing to quarterfinals on December 4. The remaining sides contest 9-16th and 17-24th playoffs, leading to semifinals, finals, and classification matches through December 10. This knockout progression promises thrillers, spotlighting future stars for senior national duties.
On Day 1 of the tournament, defending champions Germany secured a big victory. The biggest of the day came from Belgium who thrashed Namibia 12-1. Hosts India also started in an emphatic fashion as the routed Chile 7-0 to wrap up the day.
Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 Points Table
Pool A
| Team | PL | W | D | L | SD | PTS |
| Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 6 |
| Ireland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 |
Pool B
| Team | PL | W | D | L | SD | PTS |
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +24 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Chile | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 |
| Oman | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -21 | 0 |
Pool C
| Team | PL | W | D | L | SD | PTS |
| Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| China | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Pool D
| Team | PL | W | D | L | SD | PTS |
| Belgium | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 3 |
| Spain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 3 |
| Egypt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -8 | 0 |
| Namibia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -11 | 0 |
Pool E
| Team | PL | W | D | L | SD | PTS |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Austria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Pool F
| Team | PL | W | D | L | SD | PTS |
| France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 3 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| South Korea | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | -10 | 0 |
Glossary
P: Played, W: Win, D: Draw, L: Loss, SD: Score Difference, PTS: Points
Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 Schedule and Results
November 28
Germany 4-0 South Africa
Canada 3-4 Ireland
Argentina 4-1 Japan
Spain 8-0 Egypt
New Zealand 5-3 China
Belgium 12-1 Namibia
Oman 0-4 Switzerland
India 7-0 Chile
November 29
Netherlands 5-3 England
Malaysia 5-1 Austria
France 11-1 Korea
South Africa 2-1 Ireland
Australia 5-3 Bangladesh
Canada 0-7 Germany
Chile 2-3 Switzerland
Oman 0-17 India
November 30
Egypt vs Namibia
Belgium vs Spain
Japan vs China
England vs Austria
New Zealand vs Argentina
Malaysia vs Netherlands
Korea vs Bangladesh
Australia vs France
December 1
Germany vs Ireland
South Africa vs Canada
Japan vs New Zealand
Argentina vs China
December 2
Spain vs Namibia
Egypt vs Belgium
Chile vs Oman
Netherlands vs Austria
France vs Bangladesh
England vs Malaysia
Korea vs Australia
India vs Switzerland