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Hockey World Cup 2026 is going to start from August 15. For the first time, Men's and Women's World Cup are being held simultaneously. The hosting of the tournament has been given to Netherlands and Belgium. All matches will be held at two venues.

In the Men's World Cup, India has been placed in Group D along with Pakistan, England and Wales. Team India will start its campaign against Wales. She will face Pakistan in her last group match. This high-voltage match will be played at the Wagner Hockey Stadium in the Netherlands from 6:30 pm Indian time. India has won 3 matches against Pakistan in the World Cup, while losing 2. There was one match which was tied. Let us know who has become champion the most number of times in the World Cup.

Pakistan became champion 4 times

Pakistan is the most successful team in the history of Hockey World Cup. He has won the title 4 times so far. Although the Pakistani team last became champion 32 years ago. Talking about India, it has been able to win the title only once. Team India won the first and only World Cup in 1975. It defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the final. Major Dhyanchand's son Ashok Kumar had scored the winning goal.

These teams won 3-3 World Cups

After Pakistan, Netherlands, Australia and Germany are the most successful teams in the Hockey World Cup. These teams have won 3-3 World Cups. Germany has won 3 titles in the last 6 World Cups. Australia has 2 titles to its name. Netherlands have made it to the finals twice since becoming champions for the third time in 1998 but have faced defeat. Belgium is tied with India with 1 title. See here the complete list of winners of the Men's Hockey World Cup.

Men's Hockey World Cup Winner List: