Hockey World Cup, Group B: Powerhouses Belgium and Germany in pool with Asian giants Japan and Korea
The FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 is taking place in Odishas, India. The 16 best men's teams from around the world are converging in the final few days. Each team is aiming to become world champions.
Belgium have won every major title in the last five years. Germany have four Olympic gold medals, two World Cups and eight European titles. Japan are making their first appearance at the World Cup since 2006. Niklas Wellen and Alexander Stadler were nominated for the FIH Hockey Awards for 2022. Japan's Samurais are hoping to make their debut at this tournament. They won the tournament in Bhubaneswar in 2010. It is their only previous appearance in a World cup. The team is coached by Michel van den Heuvel. He is also responsible for Belgium's success in international hockey.
