August 29, 2026
Pakistan beat South Africa 4-3 in a shootout in Amstelveen to finish 11th of 16 teams at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 — their best World Cup placing in 20 years, after a six-match campaign that brought one win in regulation, two draws and three defeats.
August 25, 2026
Pakistan conceded inside 20 seconds and trailed 3-0 at half-time before pulling two back, losing 4-2 to New Zealand in the 9th-16th place classification round in Amstelveen.
August 23, 2026
Pakistan won their first match at a Hockey World Cup since 2010, beating Japan 4-3 in a 9th-16th place classification game in Amstelveen after failing to progress from the group stage.
August 20, 2026
Needing a win to reach the knockout stage, Pakistan lost 5-3 to India at Amstelveen and are out of the tournament, finishing a campaign of one defeat to England, a draw with Wales and defeat to their rivals.
August 19, 2026
Assistant coach Adnan Zaker says Pakistan have nothing to lose against India at the Wagener Stadium, noting India field a 14-member coaching staff. Pakistan have taken one point from two matches.
August 18, 2026
Pakistan led, fell behind, and scored twice in the final quarter to go 3-2 up, only for Wales to equalise late in a Pool D draw at Amstelveen. Pakistan face India on August 19.
August 16, 2026
Pakistan, playing their first World Cup since 2018 after failing to qualify in 2023, lost their Pool D opener to England at Amstelveen. They face Wales on August 17 and India on August 19.
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