Green Shirts prevail in a dramatic shootout after a 4-4 draw in Amsterdam

Pakistan secured 11th position at the Hockey World Cup 2026 after overcoming South Africa in a closely fought position match in Amsterdam. The national side prevailed in a penalty shootout following an entertaining 4-4 draw in regulation time.

The encounter produced an intense battle between the two teams, with neither side able to establish a decisive advantage during the allotted playing time. Pakistan and South Africa remained level at 2-2 when the first half came to an end, setting up a competitive second half.

Pakistan continued to push forward after the interval and found the net on two more occasions. Afraz, Muhammad Imad, Rana Waheed Ashraf and Muhammad Hammaduddin were the scorers for Pakistan, as the Green Shirts repeatedly responded to South Africa’s efforts.

The match remained evenly poised until the final whistle, with both sides finishing on four goals each. With the contest still undecided after regulation time, the result had to be determined through a penalty shootout.

The shootout proved just as competitive, as both teams converted their opportunities under considerable pressure. Pakistan eventually held its nerve to secure a 4-3 victory in the shootout.

The result allowed Pakistan to finish 11th in the Hockey World Cup 2026, bringing its campaign to a close with a hard-fought victory. The win over South Africa also provided a positive conclusion to a tournament in which the national team faced strong competition.

Pakistan’s performance in Amsterdam featured several competitive encounters, and the victory in the final position match ensured that the team ended its World Cup campaign on a winning note.

The Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign therefore concluded with the national side overcoming South Africa after a dramatic 4-4 draw. The 4-3 shootout triumph earned Pakistan 11th place and capped an exciting contest in Amsterdam.