Pakistan opened their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers journey with a hard-fought 5-4 victory over China at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium on Sunday. It looked comfortable at one stage. It didn&rsquo;t stay that way.

Sufyan Khan struck early from a penalty corner, settling nerves inside eight minutes. China answered quickly through Shihao Du, and the contest suddenly tightened. Few saw how quickly the momentum would swing back.

Rana Waheed Ashraf stepped up and showed his skills twice. His sharp penalty corner finish restored control before captain Ammad Butt fired in a crisp field goal that had the crowd on its feet. At 3-1, Pakistan seemed in charge.

<h2>Rana Waheed Turns the Tide in Suez</h2>

Abu Mahmood extended the cushion early in the third quarter. Then came the wobble. Shihao Du and Quyang Guan pulled China within touching distance, and honestly, you could sense the tension building around the turf.

Rana added what proved decisive, pushing Pakistan to 5-3. China refused to fade. Xiaojia Zhang struck in the final quarter, and two late penalty corners kept Pakistani hearts racing.&nbsp;

Pakistan vs China Hockey Match turned out to be a nail-bitter. Pakistan now sit second in Group B and next face Malaysia in another crucial <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/fih-hockey-world-cup-qualifiers-2026/331/1">FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers</a> clash.

Pakistan open FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers with tense 5-4 win over China as Rana Waheed nets twice in Suez thriller.

Pakistan Win Nail-Biter vs China in FIH 2026 Qualifiers

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026

China edged past Egypt in a thrilling match, winning 4–3 after a dramatic comeback. Egypt put up a strong fight, but China scored crucial goals late in the game to turn things around. It was an exciting contest with both teams attacking throughout. China won the match by one goal, while Egypt lost despite a good performance. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Egypt vs China - Highlights

England defeated Pakistan 4–1 in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers. England played a strong attacking game and scored four goals to secure the victory. Pakistan managed to score one goal but couldn’t keep up with England’s pace. England won the match 4–1, while Pakistan finished as runners-up. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - England vs Pakistan - Final - Highlights

Japan staged an exciting comeback to defeat Malaysia 5–4 in a thrilling match. Malaysia had taken the lead earlier, but Japan scored crucial goals late in the game to turn things around. The match was full of action and dramatic moments. Japan won the game by one goal, while Malaysia lost. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Malaysia vs Japan - Highlights

Pakistan pulled off an exciting comeback to beat Japan 4–3 in a thrilling match. Japan was leading 3–1 at one point, but Pakistan scored three quick goals in the final minutes. The dramatic finish helped Pakistan win the game by one goal, while Japan lost the match. It was a big victory that helped Pakistan secure a spot in the World Cup. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Japan vs Pakistan - Highlights

England dominated Malaysia in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match on 6 March 2026, winning 4–1. England scored goals with strong attacking play, while Malaysia managed to get one goal but couldn’t keep up. England won the game comfortably, and Malaysia lost. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - England vs Malaysia - Highlights

Pakistan and Japan faced each other in a thrilling qualifier match in Ismailia, Egypt. Japan took the lead during the match, but Pakistan produced a strong comeback in the final quarter to win 4–3. With this victory, Pakistan secured qualification for the Hockey World Cup 2026. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Pakistan vs Japan - Highlights

The match ended with Pakistan beating Austria 4–2 in their World Cup qualifier clash. Pakistan scored four goals through strong attacking play, while Austria managed two goals but couldn’t catch up. Pakistan won the game 4–2 and put in a solid performance. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Egypt vs Austria - Highlights

Japan and Egypt played an exciting qualifier match with lots of fast hockey action. Japan took control early and kept the pressure on with quick passes and sharp shots. Egypt fought hard but couldn’t keep up with Japan’s pace. In the end, Japan came out on top, leaving Egypt on the losing side. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Japan vs Egypt - Highlights

Malaysia and China faced each other in an exciting qualifier match held in Ismailia, Egypt. Malaysia played strongly and managed to defeat China, putting in a solid attacking performance. China tried to fight back but couldn’t keep up with Malaysia’s pace. In the end, Malaysia won the match while China lost the game. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Malaysia vs China - Highlights

Pakistan defeated Austria 4 – 2 in an exciting match of the tournament. Pakistan started strong and scored multiple goals to take control of the game. Abu Bakar Mahmood scored twice, while Afraz Muhammad and Sufyan Khan also added goals. Pakistan won the match, while Austria lost despite scoring two goals. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Austria vs Pakistan - Highlights

England played a strong game against Egypt and won 3–0. England controlled most of the match and created several scoring chances. Egypt tried to defend well but couldn’t score. England won the match, while Egypt lost. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Egypt vs England - Highlights

Japan dominated the match and defeated the USA 4 – 0 in the pool stage of the qualifiers. Japan scored early and controlled the game with strong attacking play. The USA tried to respond but couldn’t break Japan’s defense. Japan won the match while the USA lost. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Japan vs USA - Highlights

Austria and China played a tight game that ended in a 1–1 draw in regular time at the World Cup Qualifiers. Both teams scored once, but neither could pull ahead, so the match finished level. It was a balanced match with solid defending from both sides. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Austria vs China - Highlights

Pakistan put on a strong show and beat Malaysia 5–3 in their World Cup qualifier match in Ismailia, Egypt. It was a back-and-forth game, but Pakistan pulled ahead in the final quarter to secure the win and move into the semi-finals. Malaysia fought hard but couldn’t stop Pakistan’s attacking performance. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Pakistan vs Malaysia - Highlights

Egypt beat the USA 3–1 in their qualifier match on 1 March 2026. The USA took the lead early, but Egypt fought back with three goals to turn the game around. It was a tough and exciting match, and Egypt came out on top. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Egypt vs USA - Highlights

England completely dominated Japan and ran out 5–0 winners in their qualifier match, showing strong attacking play throughout. Japan struggled to create chances, and England sealed a very comfortable win. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - England vs Japan - Highlights

Pakistan beat China 5-4 in a super exciting FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match on 1 March 2026 in Ismailia, Egypt. Pakistan took the lead early and held on despite China’s strong comeback, sealing a narrow but thrilling win. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Pakistan vs China - Highlights

Malaysia absolutely dominated Austria, winning 6 –1 in their World Cup qualifier match in Ismailia, Egypt. After conceding an early goal, Malaysia came back strong with goals from Azrai Aizad and others to pile on the goals and cruise to a big win. It was a brilliant performance by Malaysia. Watch FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 full highlights in HD online on tapmad.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Malaysia vs Austria - Highlights

FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026

FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Highlights

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