Pakistan Hockey Team to Play World Cup Qualifier 2026 in Egypt

Web Desk | 4 months ago

The Pakistan hockey team will compete in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier next year in Egypt. As one of the sport’s most successful teams, Pakistan hockey World Cup qualifier participation is a key step in their preparation for the 2026 FIH World Cup, which will be held in Germany and the Netherlands, where Germany will defend its title.

Pakistan, a four-time World Cup champion, has been placed in Pool ‘B’ for the qualifiers. They will face strong teams including England, Australia, host Egypt, Malaysia, the USA, Japan, and China. The pool stage will determine which teams advance to the World Cup.

Before the qualifiers, the national team, led by Imad Shakil Butt, will participate in Pro League 26 from February 10–14, 2026, in Hobart, Australia. They will play four matches against the World Cup champion Germany and host Australia, providing vital practice ahead of the qualifiers.

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The FIH has not officially announced the exact dates for the Egypt-based Hockey World Cup Qualifier. However, Pakistan’s focus will be on qualifying successfully and maintaining its strong legacy in international hockey.

Pakistan has a rich World Cup history, having won the FIH Hockey World Cup four times—in Barcelona (1971), Buenos Aires (1978), Mumbai (1982), and Sydney (1994) under Olympian Shahbaz Senior. With this legacy, the Pakistan hockey World Cup qualifier in Egypt is expected to be a crucial milestone for the team’s journey toward the 2026 World Cup.

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