The FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 is all set to showcase us some interesting game as the competition is a geared up to start, know the India vs Spain hockey match time
For those who are unversed, let us tell you, the first match in the World Cup 2023 will be held between India Vs Spain.
This time India is going to host the event and it will be hosted in the state of Odisha. Let us remind you the host country for the 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup was declared back in November 2019.
India vs Spain FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 match schedule, date, time, head to head, live streaming telecast
In January 2023, our nation is confirmed to be the one who will host the tournament.
Dates & Location of Tournament
For those who are curious about the dates for the tournament, let us tell you, the highly-anticipated tournament is scheduled to be held from January 13 to January 29.
The matches for the World Cup 2023 are scheduled to be held in 2 stadiums such as Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
More About Tournament 2023
If you’re wondering more about the team’s, let us tell you, this season a total of 16 teams will be competing against each other for the title of winner of 2023 season of FIH World Cup.
These 16 teams includes:
Argentina,
Australia,
Belgium,
Chile,
England,
France,
Germany,
India,
Japan,
Korea,
Malaysia,
Netherlands,
New Zealand,
South Africa,
Spain, and
Wales.
About First Clash
The first game of the tournament is going to be held between the host country and Spain. The match between the two will be held at Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela.
The match is scheduled to be take place at around 07:00 P.M. Indian Standard Time on Friday, January 13, 2023.
If we see the previous data, as per the FIH’s data, so far, Indian has won 13 matches whereas Spain has won 11 matches meanwhile there 6 matches were found to be draw.
Last year, team India has faced team Spain twice at the FIH Hockey Pro League. Out of these two matches, one was draw, however, in another team India lost the game due to 1 point.
However, in 2020 Olympics, team Indian have won the game against Spain team by 3-0.
Where to Watch
If you’re wondering about where to watch the tournament live, let us tell you, in the nation all tournament of the Hockey World Cup 2023 will be broadcasted live on television channels such as Star Sports First, Star Sports Select 2, Star Sports Select 2 HD among many more.
The international viewers can binge watch the entire event live online on streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar and watch.hockey app.
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