LAHORE: Pakistan junior team capped off a flawless group stage at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026, defeating Bangladesh 3-0 in their final Pool B fixture. With this result, Pakistan finished top of their group for the first time since 2015, securing 12 points from four consecutive wins and officially qualifying for the upcoming FIH Men’s Junior World Cup.
Pakistan controlled the game from the outset, with Rana Waleed scoring twice in quick succession — in the 9th and 12th minutes — to give his side an early cushion. Ghulam Mustafa added a third in the 52nd minute, sealing the victory and earning the Player of the Match
With this result, Pakistan finished top of Pool B with 12 points, marking their first unbeaten group stage in 11 years (since 2015). The achievement also secures Pakistan’s qualification for the upcoming FIH Men’s Junior World Cup.
Pakistan’s victory was powered by early strikes from Rana Waleed, who scored twice in the 9th and 12th minutes. Ghulam Mustafa, later named Player of the Match, sealed the win with a goal in the 52nd minute. Bangladesh struggled to break through Pakistan’s defense, as the Green Shirts maintained control throughout the contest.
Pakistan’s unbeaten run included four consecutive wins in the first match 15–0 against Kazakhstan, 4–2 against China in second match, 5–2 against Malaysia in the third match and 3–0 versus Bangladesh, earning them Total Points: 12/12.
This dominant campaign shows Pakistan’s resurgence at the junior level, combining attacking flair with defensive discipline. As Pool B leaders, Pakistan will face South Korea, runners-up of Pool A, in the semi-finals. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani congratulated the players and coaching staff for their unbeaten streak, praising their qualification for the World Cup and advancement to the tournament’s final four.
