While Belgium beat South Africa 5-1 in their first Pool A game, Germany got the better of Pakistan as they defeated them 5-2 in their Pool D match and Canada lost to Poland 0-1 in their first Pool B game.
Always blessed with unpredictability and talent, the junior Green Shirts will set their sights high in Bhubaneswar.
On 10 January 2022 it was announced the tournament will take place from 1 to 12 April 2022 at the original venue.
The team finished fifth at the 2016 Junior World Cup in Lucknow, India, where current senior stars Nicolas Keenan, Maico Casella, Agustin Bugallo and Thomas Habif were all involved.
The defending champions will look to retain their title on home turf.
As a result, Zimbabwe were award the second African quota as they were 2016 runner—up.