The FIH Hockey World Cup is an International field hockey tournament. The event is organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the sport's governing body. Hockey World Cup was started in 1971. The tournament is expected to be held every four years or so.
International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the match schedule for the Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010, to be played in New Delhi, India from 28 February-13 March 2010. The first day of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010 (Sunday 28 February) will immediately see one of the most eagerly matches at the most important hockey event of the year when host India will face rival Pakistan. Other Pool B clashes on the first day are South Africa v Spain and Australia v England. Olympic and World Champion Germany will commence the defence of its title on Monday 1 March against Korea. Other Pool A matches on the second day of play are New Zealand v Canada and Netherlands v Argentina. The semifinals for the Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010 are scheduled for Thursday 11 March, while the final will be played on Saturday 13 March 2010.
12 teams are divided into two pools of six teams each - Pool A and Pool B.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2010 (Men) - Match Schedule and Pools Standings are as follows....
Pool A Teams:
Argentina/Canada/Germany/Korea/Netherlands/New Zealand
Pool B Teams:
Australia/England/India/Pakistan/South Africa/Spain
Date And Matches:
28 Feb 2010
B 1 South Africa v. Spain
B 1 Australia v. England
B 1 Pakistan v. India
1 Mar 2010
A 1 New Zealand v. Canada
A 1 Germany v. Korea
A 1 Netherlands v. Argentina
2 Mar 2010
B 1 South Africa v. England
B 1 Pakistan v. Spain
B 1 India v. Australia
3 Mar 2010
A 1 Canada v. Germany
A 1 Argentina v. Korea
A 1 New Zealand v. Netherlands
4 Mar 2010
B 1 South Africa v. Australia
B 1 England v. Pakistan
B 1 Spain v. India
5 Mar 2010
A 1 Korea v. New Zealand
A 1 Netherlands v. Canada
A 1 Germany v. Argentina
6 Mar 2010
B 1 Australia v. Spain
B 1 South Africa v. Pakistan
B 1 England v. India
7 Mar 2010
A 1 Korea v. Canada
A 1 New Zealand v. Argentina
A 1 Germany v. Netherlands
8 Mar 2010
B 1 Spain v. England
B 1 Australia v. Pakistan
B 1 South Africa v. India
9 Mar 2010
A 1 Germany v. New Zealand
A 1 Netherlands v. Korea
A 1 Canada v. Argentina
10 Mar 2010 Rest Day
Finals Matches
Thu 11 Mar 2010
6th Pool A v. 6th Pool B
1st Pool A v. 2nd Pool B
1st Pool B v. 2nd Pool A
Fri 12 Mar 2010
5th Pool A v. 5th Pool B
4th Pool A v. 4th Pool B
3rd Pool A v. 3rd Pool B
Sat 13 Mar 2010
Loser Match 32 v. Loser Match 33
Winner Match 32 v. Winner Match 33
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