DHAKA: Pakistan put in a dominant performance to beat Bangladesh 10-3 in the final match of the three-match qualifying series at the Maulana Bhashani Stadium on Sunday.
Having already secured a spot in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers following two impressive victories in the earlier matches, the Green Shirts maintained their superiority throughout the series, defeating the hosts in all three encounters.
The upcoming Hockey World Cup qualifiers will take place in Belgium from February 28 to March 8, 2026.
In the last match, Pakistan impressed with five goals in the first half while Bangladesh scored just one. The visitors continued their dominance in the second half, doubling their lead and sealing an emphatic victory.
Sufyan Khan emerged as the top scorer of the tournament while Ammad Butt received the Best Player of the Tournament award for his exceptional attacking display throughout the three matches.
Pakistan had earlier won the first two matches of the series by 8-2 and 8-0 respectively.
The series was organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) after Pakistan was unable to participate in the Asia Cup in India in August and September due to tense political relations between the two neighboring countries.
Looking ahead, Pakistan’s next assignment will be their first appearance in the FIH Pro League, which starts in Argentina next month.
The seventh edition of the tournament will feature nine teams: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, India, Netherlands, Spain and Pakistan, with Ireland relegated after finishing last last season.
One of the highlights of the season will be the confrontation with arch-rival India in London on June 23 and 26, 2026.
Pakistan will start their campaign in Rosario, Argentina, facing the Netherlands on December 10, followed by hosts Argentina on December 12.
The Green Shirts will play a total of sixteen matches, spread over four international matches.
Their second leg takes them to Hobart, Australia in February, where they will take on the hosts and Germany.
In June, Pakistan will take part in the European leg with matches against Belgium and Spain in Wavre before concluding the tournament in London against England and India.
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