It was held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India from 24 November to 5 December 2021.

[1][2] The hosts India were the defending champions but lost to Germany in the semifinals.

Argentina won their second title by defeating Germany in the final.

In addition to India, who qualified automatically as hosts, 12 other teams qualified from five separate continental competitions and another 3 won wildcards after withdraws.

[4] The following 14 umpires were selected on 23 September 2021 by the FIH:[9] Players born on or after 1 January 2000 were eligible to compete in the tournament.