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The World Cups

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 30 October 2026 · markdown

Hockey's World Cups: how the men's Cup began, the men's and women's champions, host cities, famous finals, co-hosted Cups, India's Odisha Cups, the 2026 hosts, the records and the trophy.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1How the men's Cup beganTake a test

Nur Khan led Pakistan's hockey at the time.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Pakistan won in Barcelona in 1971.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
A neutral host was chosen.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
The hosts reached the final.
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It falls between Olympic Games.
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The World Cup gave hockey its own world title.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The early Cups came close together.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
1971, 1973, 1975.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
1971, 1973, 1975.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Pakistan won the first World Cup.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 2Men's World Cup championsTake a test

Australia beat England in London.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Dutch won their second title.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Pakistan's fourth and last world title.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Australia kept its 2010 title.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Belgium's first world title.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Germany beat Belgium in a shoot-out.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Dutch won at home in Utrecht.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
1986, 1990, 1994, 1998.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
2002, 2010, 2018.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Germany won the 2023 World Cup.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 3Women's World Cup championsTake a test

No team has more.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Hockeyroos won in Dublin.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Argentina's first world title.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Dutch started a new era.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
2014, 2018 and 2022.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Argentina won at home.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
As West Germany in 1976 and 1981.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
1994 (and 1998), 2002, 2006.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Nine, two, none.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Dutch won 2014, 2018 and 2022.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 4Host citiesTake a test

Australia won there.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Australia won there.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Both the men's and women's events were there.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Netherlands beat Ireland in the final.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Netherlands won at home.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Pakistan won in India.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Pakistan won in Argentina.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
1978, 1982, 1986, 1990.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
2002, 2010, 2014, 2018.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Australia's men and the Dutch women won there.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 5Famous finalsTake a test

The biggest women's final win.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The final went to a shoot-out.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Germany won it.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Asia's great rivalry at its height.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
England took silver in London.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Dutch beat the hosts.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Argentina won in Rosario.
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1975, 1986, 1990.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
1990, 2018, 2023.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Ireland's silver was still a triumph.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 6Co-hosted CupsTake a test

Terrassa and Amstelveen shared it.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Terrassa has deep hockey roots.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Wagener Stadium hosted matches.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Both are in the state of Odisha.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Neighbours share the hosting.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Co-hosting spreads the load.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Short distances help everyone.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
2022, 2023, 2026.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
2022, 2023, 2026.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Spain and the Netherlands co-hosted the women's event.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 7India's Odisha CupsTake a test

Odisha has become a hockey hub.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Belgium won there.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
It is one of the largest hockey stadiums.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
It hosted finals in 2018 and 2023.
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The state sponsors the teams.
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1982, 2010, 2018 and 2023.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Home advantage did not bring a medal.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
1982, 2010, 2018, 2023.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
2010, 2018, 2023.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Rourkela's new stadium opened for 2023.
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Test 8The 2026 CupsTake a test

Both events share the hosts.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Wavre lies near Brussels.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Wagener Stadium is there.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Both events share the venues.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Germany won in 2023.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Dutch won in 2022.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Both have strong clubs and big crowds.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
2022, 2023, 2026.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands.
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Belgium and the Netherlands host in 2026.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 9World Cup recordsTake a test

Pakistan's four came between 1971 and 1994.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Germany won in Kuala Lumpur and at home.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
New Delhi and The Hague.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
A Dutch treble.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Pakistan and India are Asia's only men's winners.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The field grew over the years.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Belgium joined the winners' list.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Four, three, one.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
1978-82, 2002-06, 2010-14.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Nine titles up to 2022.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Test 10The trophyTake a test

It was made in Pakistan.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Pakistan proposed the Cup and gave the trophy.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Players get medals; the team holds the trophy.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
It passes to each new champion.
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Germany beat Belgium in the final.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
The Dutch beat Argentina in the final.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Four times.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
1971, 1975, 2018, 2023.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · recall
Return, final, presentation.
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Bashir Moojid designed it.
Source: Official results (Olympedia, FIH), see FIELD_HOCKEY_VERIFIED_FACTS.md · applied

Sources

KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, USA Field Hockey 101, NFHCA notes, FIH history and official results; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Field Hockey - Rules of Hockey).

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