Hockey World Cup 2023: Spirited Korea hope to upset formidable Dutch

Korea are currently the crowd-favourite in the marquee event after India’s exit.

Korea scripted a stunning win over Argentina

After India bowed out of the quarterfinals by suffering a narrow defeat from New Zealand in the crossover, Korea are the only Asian team left for the knock-out round of the ongoing FIH Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023.

Korea are currently the crowd-favourite in the marquee event after India’s exit. With the crowd cheering for them, the minnows will target the biggest upset in the big event when they take on the last edition's finalist formidable Netherlands in a quarterfinal match at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday evening.