ISLAMABAD: England won the Hockey World Cup Qualifier final against Pakistan by a score of 4-1 to become tournament champions.
England played an outstanding final match which included Samuel scoring two goals while Henry and Fox each scored one goal. The sole goal for Pakistan was scored by Rana Waleed but it failed to prevent England from winning the championship.
The tournament which took place from March 1 to March 7 provided fans with exciting matches because all competing teams showed strong competition skills.
Pakistan hockey team obtained their first Hockey World Cup qualification after eight years because their tournament performance secured them a World Cup spot despite their final match loss.
Pakistan outclass Japan to reach Hockey World Cup Qualifier final
Earlier, Pakistan’s national hockey team ended an eight-year drought on Friday, qualifying for the FIH World Cup for the first time since 2018 after defeating Japan 4-3 in a high-octane semi-final in Ismailia, Egypt.
The Green Shirts displayed aggressive intent from the opening whistle, securing a one-goal lead in the first quarter. While the middle periods saw a tactical battle, Pakistan excelled in the decisive fourth quarter, netting three more goals to dismantle the Japanese defence and secure their berth in the 2026 World Cup.
The scoring effort was well-distributed, with Imad Mahmood, Abu Bakr Mahmood, Sufyan Khan, and Afraz each contributing a goal to seal the victory.
With their primary objective of World Cup qualification achieved, Pakistan has now set its sights on the tournament title. They are scheduled to face England in the final of the Hockey World Cup Qualifiers tomorrow.
