The 1998 Men's Hockey World Cup was the ninth edition of the Men's Hockey World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's national field hockey teams organized by the International Hockey Federation.

It was held alongside the women's tournament in Utrecht, Netherlands from 20 June to 1 July 1998.

The trophy was won by the Netherlands national field hockey team.

The Dutch made history by being the only country to win a tournament at its home ground not only once, but twice.

The 9th Hockey World Cup was held in Galgenwaard Stadium at Utrecht, Netherlands.