Asian Hockey Federation confirms schedule; winner to secure World Cup Qualifier spot

The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has officially announced that Pakistan and Bangladesh will contest a three-match hockey series in Dhaka this November, with the winner earning a place in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers.

The series is scheduled as follows:

•Match 1: 13 November 2025

•Match 2: 14 November 2025

•Match 3: 16 November 2025

The high-stakes encounter is expected to generate significant excitement in both nations, as the outcome will directly determine which team advances to the next stage on the road to the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.

Both teams are expected to bring their best squads, given the magnitude of the series. For Pakistan, this is an opportunity to reaffirm its status as a traditional hockey powerhouse, while Bangladesh, playing at home, will be eager to use the local support to its advantage and make history by edging closer to World Cup qualification.

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