European Field Hockey is a popular team sport played on grass or artificial turf. It involves two teams of eleven players each, who use curved sticks to hit a small ball into the opposing team's goal. The game is known for its fast pace and requires skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Field hockey is governed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), which organizes major tournaments like the Hockey World Cup and the Hockey Champions Trophy. Many European countries, including Germany, Netherlands, and England, have strong national teams and vibrant domestic leagues, contributing to the sport's popularity across the continent.