[1] Germany won a record-extending seventh title by defeating France 2–1 in the final.

[4] Spain won their second bronze medal at the Junior World Cup as they defeated India 3–1.

[5] Alongside the hosts, Malaysia, the 15 other teams qualified via the continental championships.

[6] Pools and fixtures were established on the basis of the FIH Junior World Rankings, introduced in 2023.

As per statistical convention in field hockey, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.