3. Netherlands

The Oranje are another contender to win the World Cup this year in India. In the 2018 World Cup, they finished as the runners-up. Belgium defeated them 3–2 in the final on a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw. Currently, they are the third-ranked team in the world behind the Kookaburras and Red Lions.

2. Belgium

This team will look to win the World Cup once again this time around in India. Belgium are coming to this tournament as the defending World Champion. They defeated the Netherlands 3–2 in the final on a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw in 2018. Currently, the Red Lions are the second-ranked team in the world after the Aussies.

1. Australia

The Kookaburras are one of the frontrunners to lift the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023. In the last edition of the World Cup, Australia finished in third place. They thrashed England 8–1 in the third-place playoff. However, they are currently the number-one-ranked team in the world. They are also coming after defeating India 4-1 in the five-match Test series.

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