Germany has been the most victorious team in the World Cup in recent years. They won consecutive the tournament in 2002 and 2006.
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This prestigious event held every four years, bridging the four years between the Summer Olympics. The Hockey World Cup concept launched by Pakistan's Air Marshal Nur Khan. He found a 61 cm. high trophy prepared of gold and silver, and properly presented the trophy to the FIH on March 27, 1971. The first hockey world cup held in Spain was won by Pakistan who defeated Spain 1-0 in the finals.
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