The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 20-member national squad for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, which the Netherlands and Belgium will host from August 15 to 30.
The squad features a mix of experienced internationals and emerging players as Pakistan prepares to return to hockey’s premier global event.
Pakistan Squad for 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup
| Waqar (GK) | Muhammad Abdullah | Muhammad Sufyan Khan | Moin Shakeel |
| Abdul Waheed Ashraf Rana | Abdul Hannan Shahid | Zikriya Hayat | Arshad Liaqat |
| Adeel Latif | Ahmad Nadeem | Ghazanfar Ali | Ammad Shakeel Butt |
| Muhammad Hammaduddin Anjum | Rehman Abdul | Afraz | Umar Mustafa |
| Abu Bakar Mahmood | Ali Raza (GK) | Abdul Manan | Muhammad Ammad |
Dutch coach Bob Johan Veldhof will lead the team as head coach, with Christopher John Bowen of Great Britain and Adnan Zakir serving as assistant coaches.
Muhammad Awais Qarni has been appointed team manager, while Ashraf Sultan will serve as video technician.
PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, who also serves as secretary of the IPC Ministry, expressed confidence in the selected players and coaching staff.
He urged supporters to back the national team as it prepares for the tournament.
Pakistan qualified for the World Cup after returning to the elite level of international hockey. However, the Green Shirts will head into the competition under considerable pressure following a difficult run of results.
The national team lost all 16 matches in its recent FIH Pro League campaign and finished at the bottom of the standings. The winless run has raised concerns about Pakistan’s competitiveness ahead of the World Cup and increased scrutiny of the administration and governance of hockey in the country.
With the world’s leading teams set to compete, Pakistan faces a major challenge in progressing deep into the tournament.
