The quarter-final lineup for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 has been officially confirmed, setting the stage for four high-voltage clashes on December 5. Germany, India, Argentina, Spain, the Netherlands, and France topped their respective pools, showcasing consistent and dominant performances. New Zealand and Belgium advanced as the two best runners-up, completing the elite eight. The knockout phase promises intense competition as teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals.

India enters the quarter-finals with an unbeaten run, having displayed exceptional form throughout the league stage. Their commanding 5-0 victory over Switzerland at Madurai International Hockey Stadium further boosted their confidence. Led by captain Rohit and coached by former Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, the squad is gearing up to face Belgium in a highly anticipated clash. Sreejesh emphasized that their real challenge begins now, urging the team to sharpen focus for the knockouts.

France secured their place in the quarter-finals by finishing first in Pool F after a thrilling 3-2 win against Bangladesh in Chennai. The narrow victory demonstrated their resilience under pressure, an attribute that could prove valuable in the upcoming knockout clash against Germany. Meanwhile, Spain and the Netherlands sealed their entries with dominant wins in their final group games. Both teams have been consistent with their tactical play and attacking flair.

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Germany and Argentina also secured top spots in their groups, confirming their quarter-final berths on the fourth day of the tournament. Germany maintained a flawless record, winning all three of their Pool A matches convincingly. Argentina edged past China in a crucial match that determined their group leadership, pushing New Zealand to second place on goal difference. Their upcoming clash against the Netherlands is expected to be one of the most tightly contested matches of the round.

The complete schedule for the quarter-finals on December 5 includes Spain vs. New Zealand at 12:30 p.m., France vs. Germany at 3 p.m., Netherlands vs. Argentina at 5:30 p.m., and India vs. Belgium at 8 p.m. All matches will be staged at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. The venue has already hosted several electrifying encounters, and the atmosphere is expected to intensify as the tournament progresses.

For fans in India, live streaming of all quarter-final matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. Those preferring television coverage can tune in to Star Sports Select 1 for live telecasts of the fixtures. With the stakes rising and top teams facing off, the quarter-finals promise an exciting day of world-class hockey action. The results will determine which nations move one step closer to lifting the prestigious Junior World Cup trophy.

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