Pakistan is set to host South Korea for a four-match hockey series in the last week of June 2026. This important series will help the national team prepare for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup. Negotiations between the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and the Korea Hockey Association are almost complete.
According to Pakistan’s national team head coach Manzoor-ul-Hasan Senior, two matches will be played in Lahore and two in Islamabad. The series will take place right after Pakistan’s FIH Pro League tour of Europe. During the European tour, the Green Shirts will face strong teams including Belgium, Spain, England, and India.
This home series against South Korea will give Pakistani players valuable match practice on home grounds. It will also help the team build confidence before the big World Cup event. Pakistan is returning to the Hockey World Cup after an eight-year absence, making this preparation even more important.
Pakistan has a proud hockey history with four World Cup titles. However, the team has struggled in recent years. The coaching staff believes that playing competitive matches against Asian rivals like South Korea will improve teamwork and fitness.
Hockey fans in Pakistan are excited about the series. It offers a chance to watch international hockey live. Final dates and schedule details are expected to be announced soon after the agreements are signed.
