3 min read Last Updated : Dec 01 2025 | 8:37 PM IST
The 2025 FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in Tamil Nadu promises thrilling, high-stakes action as young talents compete for international glory. With the tournament entering it's 4th day of action today, teams like Germany, Japan, Argentina and China will be featuring for their respective matches.
The tournament is being hosted across two venues: Chennai’s Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium and the Madurai International Hockey Stadium, highlighting India’s growing prominence as a key hockey destination.
For the first time, the competition features an expanded 24-team lineup, offering emerging hockey nations a bigger stage while ensuring top-tier clashes from the group stage itself. Traditional giants like India, Germany, Australia, Argentina, and the Netherlands will look to assert their dominance, while underdogs from Asia, Europe, and the Americas could spring surprising upsets.