Pakistan&#39;s hockey team showcased another dominant performance against Malaysia to reach the semi-finals of the FIH World Cup Qualifiers 2026. They defeated the spirited Malaysian team by 5-3, exhibiting their strong form in the ongoing tournament.

Malaysia made the initial breakthrough in the match when Abdul Rauf scored the first goal in the 11th minute. However, this lead didn&rsquo;t last long, as Pakistan&rsquo;s Rana Waheed responded with a sharp goal in the very next minute.

Malaysia then scored again in the last minute of the first quarter to take the lead, putting pressure on Pakistan to come up with a renewed plan in the second quarter.

Analyzing the gaps in the Malaysian defence, the Pakistan team started the second quarter on a high note, as Hayat Zikriya struck the second goal and levelled the scoreline. The third quarter was very competitive, as Malaysia scored their third goal in the 39th minute before Pakistan&rsquo;s Ahmed Nadeem came up with an equalizer in the 44th minute.

The green shirts then took a big lead in the last quarter, as Sufyan Khan and Muhammad Ammad scored consecutive goals to dent the hopes of the Malaysian team. It eventually allowed Pakistan to win the match by 5-3, and secure a confirmed place in the semi-finals of the FIH World Cup Qualifiers 2026.

Talking about the qualification scenario, the top four teams from the ongoing tournament will get confirmed spots in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup that will be hosted by Belgium and Netherlands. Therefore, the green shirts are aiming to perform strongly in the current tournament, as it will strengthen their case for the upcoming marquee event.

Pakistan’s hockey team secured a place in the semi-final of the FIH World Cup Qualifiers 2026 by defeating Malaysia in the recent clash.

Pakistan Through to FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers Semi-Final Stage

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

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