The Polo World Cup qualifying tournament has officially begun in Nigeria, and Pakistan started its campaign with a huge triumph. On Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, at the 13th edition of the global qualifiers, the Pakistani polo team coordinated so well to outclass Iran by a total of 10-6.
Participating Nations and 13th Polo World Cup Format
The Nigerian qualification tournament is a high-stakes tournament that brings 4 competitive teams together to fight for the 4 places they have to compete in the main world tournament:
Pakistan: Started the tournament with a four-goal margin victory in the first match, sending them into it with much momentum.
Host Nation Nigeria: Capitalizing on home ground and familiar turf throughout the event.
Iran: Looks to bounce back fast following opening day loss to Pakistan.
India: Group stage preparations are in full swing as the group stage draws near and the four-team regional qualifiers are rounded up.
The 13th #PoloWorldCup qualifying tournament is underway in #Nigeria, where #Pakistan made an impressive start by winning its opening match @OfficialDGISPR #RadioPakistan #News https://t.co/HCsJOGSjar https://t.co/nrzOxPL761
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) November 12, 2026
High-Stakes Clash Ahead in the Polo World Cup Qualifiers
After their fantastic victory over Iran, attention shifts now to a potentially ‘blockbuster’ match in the international polo qualifiers. Pakistan will face its archrival India in a pivotal group stage clash tomorrow (Friday) 13th November 2026. A win in the upcoming Pakistan vs India match-up could give a jolt to Pakistan’s bid for the top spot in the final qualification with a few more points.
When Will the Final Qualifier Match Take Place? Look into the complete tournament schedule and knockout dates for the ongoing international polo qualifiers.
Why Do Regional Qualifiers Determine World Cup Seeding? Find the official federation rules governing team rankings and group-stage qualification points.
Which Players Represent the National Polo Squad? Dive into the roster profiles and handicap ratings of the athletes competing for Pakistan in Nigeria.
How Can Fans Follow Live International Match Scores? Uncover the official sports portals and broadcast channels providing real-time updates from the tournament.
Where Will the Main Polo World Cup Be Hosted? Check out the confirmed host cities and venue details for the upcoming global championship finale.
