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FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025
Madurai and Chennai

All times GMT +5:30

Madurai     

8 Dec 2025 09:00     NAM v OMA (23/24)     4 - 2
8 Dec 2025 11:30     CAN v EGY (21/22)         2 - 2 (SO 2 - 3)
8 Dec 2025 14:00     CHN v KOR (19/20)         
8 Dec 2025 16:30     AUT v BAN (17/18)         

Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium

7 Dec 2025 12:30     BEL v FRA (5/8)     3 - 2
7 Dec 2025 15:00     NZL v NED (5/8)     3 - 6
7 Dec 2025 17:30     ESP v ARG (SF)      2 - 1
7 Dec 2025 20:00     IND v GER (SF)      1 - 5

9 Dec 2025 12:30     CHI v SUI (15/16)     
9 Dec 2025 15:00     JPN v MAS (13/14)     
9 Dec 2025 17:30     AUS v RSA (11/12)     
9 Dec 2025 20:00     ENG v IRL (9/10)     

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

Spain, Germany enter final of Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup



A first-time finalist, a team now eyeing it’s eighth title, and two sides with broken hearts – that was the story of the semi-finals day at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Chennai on Sunday. In other words, Spain entered their maiden final, defending champions Germany made it to their 10thtitle match and the hopes of a third trophy for India and Argentina ended.

Spain through to maiden final to meet seven-time champions Germany



Spain are through to the men’s Junior World Cup final for the first time where they will meet Germany who are in pursuit of an eighth title.

Spain books spot in final with win over Argentina

Earlier in the day, Belgium and Netherlands defeated France and New Zealand respectively to set up a fifth-place decider.

Saikat Chakraborty


Spain’s 3-1 win over Argentina helped secure it a spot in the final of the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup. | Photo Credit: PTI

Spain became the first team to book its spot in the final of the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 with a narrow 2-1 victory over Argentina on Sunday at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. 

Argentina head coach fumes as contentious goal takes Spain into final

The 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist, now mentoring the junior squad, alleged that referees 'f****d' his team during the tournament with cards, and the winning goal was “clearly not a goal”.

by Vinayakk Mohanarangan


The incidents Gilardi referred to were, objectively, quite contentious and his Spanish counterpart Oriol Torras would sympathise later. Spain's Bruno Avila won the ball in midfield. (Hockey India Photo)

A tight semifinal between Spain and Argentina came down to a couple of controversial moments at the FIH Junior World Cup. A contentious Spanish goal in the 56th minute, eventually credited to Albert Serrahima, proved to be the difference as Argentina were beaten 1-2, leaving their head coach Juan Gilardi fuming.

India lose 1-5 to Germany in the Semifinal of FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 

Anmol Ekka (51') scored a goal for India



Chennai: Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team faced a 1-5 loss against defending champions Germany in the Semifinal of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai. Anmol Ekka (51') scored for India while Lukas Kossel (14', 30'), Titus Wex (15'), Jonas von Gersum (40') and Ben Hasbach (49') were the goalscorers for Germany.

Pressure engulfs Indian colts, let Germany relish Chennai ambience

K. Arumugam



Germany played a master class hockey to easily overcome the hosts and enter the final once more. Germany, which has Indian Olympic like record in the Junior World Cup domain, displayed such a precision and press that the Indians had no clue or answer. Their usually alert and inform goalie Prince Deep Singh and his replacement Bikramjit Singh gave away easily goals, rushing up early to let the hawkish Germany up the ante.

India beaten comprehensively by Germany in semifinal

The match had been highly anticipated, pitting the world’s No. 1 and No. 2-ranked junior sides against each other. However, any expectation of a close contest was immediately shattered, as Germany needed less than a minute to demonstrate the gulf in class and composure.

Saikat Chakraborty


Germany has now booked its 10th final appearance in 14 editions of the Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup. | Photo Credit: B JOTHI RAMALINGAM

Defending champion Germany completely outplayed host India to join Spain in the final of the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 with a 5-1 semifinal victory on Sunday at the packed Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. 

How India were outplayed by Germany in the semifinals of FIH Junior World Cup

Defensive errors, lack of steel in midfield, turnovers in offence hurt PR Sreejesh-coached team during their 1-5 loss to seven-time champions and title holders Germany

by Vinayakk Mohanarangan


Indian player after losing 1-5 to Germany in the semi-final of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. (PHOTO: PTI)

On a night when pretty much everything that could go wrong went wrong — the oft-repeated pithy version of Murphy’s Law — India were outplayed physically and tactically by a superior German side in the semifinals of the men’s FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai. The seven-time champions will get to defend their title after a 5-1 win as PR Sreejesh’s wards were left to rue to a poor start to the match and multiple errors in both sides of the pitch at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium where fans turned up in good numbers once more, but didn’t have much to cheer other than a late consolation goal when the match was all but done.

Sreejesh laments India conceding easy goals after semifinal loss to Germany

The Men’s Junior World Cup semifinal pitted the top two youth sides in the world — Germany (No. 1) and India (No. 2) — but the Germans thrashed the host 5-1.

Saikat Chakraborty


India (in blue) struggled early and was under sustained pressure throughout. The loss means it will now play Argentina in the bronze-medal match. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

India’s head coach, P. R. Sreejesh, attributed his side’s crushing 1-5 defeat to seven-time champion Germany to execution failures and “silly mistakes” in the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup semifinal on Sunday.

Namibia sign off in style 

By Helge Schutz    


Matthew Lassen in action for Namibia against Oman. Photo: NHU

Namibia signed off with a win as they beat Oman 4-2 in their final match at the Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup on Monday to finish 23rd out of 24 nations. 

The bigger picture: How Namibia’s Junior Men’s World Cup dream is just the beginning

Two years ago, the World Cup dream seemed unattainable for Namibia. But the historic achievement is a course charted for young Namibians to replicate, if not surpass, what these pioneers have accomplished.

Anish Pathiyil


The defeats at the Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 are only a small blip in the bigger picture for Namibia. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Namibia’s goal difference of -22 was the third-worst in the league stage of the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup 2025. It conceded 12 in its opening Pool D game against Belgium and 13 against Spain. 

From Langa to the world: dual sport prodigy is making a name for himself

Schoolboy Litha Kraai is rapidly climbing the premier hockey ladder, but it’s not his only elite pursuit. Cricket is his other talent.

By Annemieke Thomaidis


Litha Kraai on the attack during a match for the South African College High School. (Photo: Supplied)

It is not often that a person can participate in two sports at a high level: it takes dedication, time management, sacrifice and exceptional athletic ability.

FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025
City of Santiago

All times GMT -4

7 Dec 2025 09:00     URU v RSA (9/16)     1 - 1 (3 - 1 SO)
7 Dec 2025 11:15     JPN v KOR (9/16)       2 - 2 ( SO 4 - 3)
7 Dec 2025 13:30     NZL v AUT (17/24)    7 - 2
7 Dec 2025 15:45     ESP v IRL (9/16)        3 - 0
7 Dec 2025 18:00     CHI v ZIM (17/24)      6 - 1
7 Dec 2025 20:15     IND v WAL (9/16)       3 - 1

8 Dec 2025 09:00     CAN v MAS (17/24)         
8 Dec 2025 11:15     SCO v NAM (17/24)     
8 Dec 2025 13:30     NED v ENG (QF)         
8 Dec 2025 15:45     USA v BEL (QF)         
8 Dec 2025 18:00     AUS v CHN (QF)         
8 Dec 2025 20:15     GER v ARG (QF)         

9 Dec 2025 09:00     IRL v KOR (13/16)     
9 Dec 2025 11:15     ESP v JPN (9/12)     
9 Dec 2025 13:30     IND v URU (9/12)     
9 Dec 2025 15:45     WAL v RSA (13/16)     
9 Dec 2025 18:00      Loser NED v ENG (QF) v Loser USA v BEL (QF) (5/8) 
9 Dec 2025 20:15     Loser GER v ARG (QF) v Loser AUS v CHN (QF) (5/8) 

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

Penalties and attacking flow set the tone as the Classification Phase and Challenger Trophy get underway



The opening day of the Classification Phase in Santiago delivered a varied storyline, ranging from dramatic finishes to dominant attacking displays. Uruguay began the day with a thrilling comeback sealed in the shoot-outs, Japan proved sharper than Korea from the spot, New Zealand produced their highest scoring output of the tournament with doubles from Greer Findlay and Pho Riana, Spain controlled their match to secure a 3–0 win, and India reaffirmed their intention to fight for ninth place. Chile, in one of the moments most warmly received by the home crowd, signed off a 6–1 victory featuring a double from Laura Müller and a high-flow offensive performance.

Netherlands, England, Belgium and Germany into women’s JWC final four



Four European sides have advanced to the final eight of the women’s FIH Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile following the conclusion of the group stages on Saturday evening.

South Africa Fall Agonisingly Short in Shootout Heartbreak Against Uruguay



South Africa faced Uruguay with a golden opportunity to secure a place in the top twelve and immediately improve on their thirteenth place finish from two years ago. It was a tense and gripping contest that ended one all in regulation time before Uruguay edged the shootout to deny South Africa the step forward they were chasing.

Spain beat Ireland U21 Women in first of three FIH Junior World Cup Classification Matches

IRELAND 0 – 3 SPAIN



Chile: Despite a huge fight from the Ireland U21 Women, Spain came away as 3-0 victors in the sides’ first of three classification games in the FIH Junior World Cup in Santiago.

India register 3-1 win against Wales at the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup

Hina Bano (14’), Sunelita Toppo (24’), and Ishika (31’) were the goalscorers for India 



Santiago, Chile: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team recorded a commanding 3-1 victory over Wales in their 9/16 qualification match at FIH Junior Women’s World Cup match at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Monday. Hina Bano (14’), Sunelita Toppo (24’), and Ishika (31’) scored for India, while Eloise Moat (52’) netted the lone goal for Wales.

2025 Test Matches RSA v IND (M)
Cape Town, South Africa

All times GMT +2

7 Dec 2025 17:00     RSA v IND     2 - 5
8 Dec 2025 19:00     RSA v IND     

FIH Match Centre

India Pull Away Late as South Africa Show Spark in Stellenbosch



South Africa fell 5-2 to India in the opening Test of the SPAR SA Hockey vs India Series, despite a spirited performance in front of a packed Maties crowd in Stellenbosch. The African Champions, playing their first home game since lifting the African Cup of Nations, introduced four new internationals in Viwe Mbata, Thabang Jeyi, Michael Horan and Tevin Petersen, adding an exciting layer of fresh energy to the occasion.

India defeats hosts South Africa 5-2 in first match of men’s hockey series in Cape Town



In men’s hockey, India defeated hosts South Africa 5-2 in the first match of the three-match series at Stellenbosch in Cape Town, last night.

Pro league

Men

Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland - Time GMT

9 Dec 2025 11:30     GER v BEL (RR)     

Santiago del Estero Hockey Club, Argentina - Time GMT -3

9 Dec 2025 19:00     NED v PAK (RR)     

Pool Standings

Women 

Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland - Time GMT

9 Dec 2025 14:00     ENG v BEL (RR)     

Santiago del Estero Hockey Club, Argentina - Time GMT -3

9 Dec 2025 21:30     GER v NED (RR)     

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

FIH Hockey Pro League: Pre-Season Interview with Argentina women's coach Fernando Ferrara



As we inch ever closer to the start of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 season on 9 December, we are excited to bring you an exclusive pre-season interview series with players and coaches from the world’s top hockey nations participating in the “League of the Best”.

The FIH Hockey Pro League Dublin – Everything You Need to Know!



The FIH Hockey Pro League is right around the corner, and with the final details being put in place at the Sport Ireland Campus, Dublin the excitement is palpable! To ensure you are prepared for what promises to be a thrilling event, here’s everything you need to know!

SEA Games Thailand 2025 (Hockey5s)
Bangkok (THA)

GMT +7

Men

7 Dec 2025 10:00     THA v PHI (One Pool)     11 - 0
7 Dec 2025 11:00     INA v MAS (One Pool)     2 - 4
7 Dec 2025 15:00     THA v INA (One Pool)      4 - 1
7 Dec 2025 16:00     MAS v PHI (One Pool)     18 - 0

8 Dec 2025 12:00     INA v PHI (One Pool)     15 - 0
8 Dec 2025 14:00     MAS v THA (One Pool)     9 - 1

9 Dec is a rest day

Pool standings

Women

7 Dec 2025 12:00     MAS v INA (One Pool)     5 - 3
7 Dec 2025 14:00     THA v PHI (One Pool)     10 - 0

8 Dec 2025 10:00     INA v THA (One Pool)     2 - 6
8 Dec 2025 11:00     MAS v PHI (One Pool)     13 - 0
8 Dec 2025 15:00     THA v MAS (One Pool)     2 - 7
8 Dec 2025 16:00     INA v PHI (One Pool)       7 - 0

9 Dec is a rest day

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

Malaysia's hockey teams off to bright start in SEA Games

By Aftar Singh



KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia men's and women's teams got off to a rousing start in the SEA Games Hockey 5s tournament at the Royal Thai Air Force Hockey field in Bangkok today.

Grove Menzieshill are first out of the starting blocks in the Scottish men's indoor division 1

Grove Menzieshill hit the ground running with two wins in the opening day of the men's indoor National League Division 1, back to back wins over Grange and Clydesdale to top the table.