Islamabad: Pakistan defeated South Africa 4-3 in a penalty shootout to secure 11th place in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 at Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, today. The intense match concluded with a 4-4 tie in regulation time, leading to the decisive penalty shootout. According to Radio Pakistan, former captain Ammad Butt played a crucial role by scoring the decisive goal in the shootout, ensuring Pakistan's victory. This win marked an important achievement for the Pakistani team in the tournament.