Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Pakistan Hockey Team Advances to Nations Cup Final After Thrilling Win
Pakistan's men's hockey team had an exciting match against France in the semi-finals of the FIH Nations Cup.
France scored two goals, but Pakistan fought back and eventually won the match 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
This victory puts Pakistan one win away from joining the FIH Pro League, a top-tier international hockey competition.
Their next challenge will be against New Zealand in the final.
The winner of the Nations Cup earns a spot in the Pro League.
Pakistan defeated France 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the FIH Nations Cup semi-final.
Pakistan will compete against New Zealand in the final.
The winner of the Nations Cup will earn promotion to the FIH Men’s Pro League.
France initially led the semi-final with a 2-0 score.
Xavier Esmenjaud and Victor Charlet scored for France.
- Who
- Pakistan men's hockey team and France men's hockey team
- What
- Pakistan defeated France in the FIH Nations Cup semi-final, advancing to the final.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Malaysia
- Why
- To compete for a spot in the FIH Men’s Pro League.
- Event
- FIH Nations Cup
- Match
- Semi-final
- Teams
- Pakistan vs. France
- Score
- 3-2 (Pakistan won in shootout)
- Next Match
- Final vs. New Zealand
- Prize
- Pro League promotion for the winner