Women’s World Cup Hockey was started in 1974. Netherlands, Germany, Australia and Argentina have been the only 4 winners of the World Cup, among the 28 teams that have participated so far. While Netherlands have been the leader with 8 titles, Indian’s best finish has been 4th in 1974 World Cup. Here is a list of the top 3 teams till 2018.
About Women’s Hockey World Cup
Netherlands: The Undisputed Queen of Women’s Hockey World Cup
Indian Squad for Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018
2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup: Schedule and Results
India’s best finish is 4th in 1974. It has appeared 6 times 1974 (4th), 1978, 1983, 1998 (12th), 2006 (11th), and 2010 (9th).
| Year | Venue | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| 2018 | London | Netherlands | Ireland | Spain |
| 2014 | The Hague, Netherlands | Netherlands | Australia | Argentina |
| 2010 | Rosario, Argentina | Argentina | Netherlands | England |
| 2006 | Madrid | Netherlands | Australia | Argentina |
| 2002 | Perth | Argentina | Netherlands | China |
| 1998 | Utrecht | Australia | Netherlands | Germany |
| 1994 | Dublin | Australia | Argentina | United States |
| 1990 | Sydney | Netherlands | Australia | Korea |
| 1986 | Amstelveen | Netherlands | West Germany | Canada |
| 1983 | Kuala Lumpur | Netherlands | Canada | Australia |
| 1981 | Buenos Aires | West Germany | Netherlands | Soviet Union |
| 1978 | Madrid | Netherlands | West Germany | Belgium |
| 1976 | Berlin | West Germany | Argentina | Netherlands |
| 1974 | Mandelieu | Netherlands | Argentina | West Germany |
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