{"id":1125,"date":"2026-11-12T06:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T06:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/?p=1125"},"modified":"2026-11-12T06:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T06:10:31","slug":"pakistan-crushes-iran-in-polo-world-cup-qualifiers-sets-up-major-clash-with-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/2026\/11\/12\/1125","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Crushes Iran in Polo World Cup Qualifiers, Sets Up Major Clash With India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pakistan made a winning start to the Polo World Cup Qualifiers in Nigeria, defeating Iran 10\u20136. The national team will now face traditional rival India on November 13.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan’s national polo team has made an impressive start to its Polo World Cup qualifying campaign in Nigeria, securing a convincing victory against Iran in its opening match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pakistani players delivered a strong performance, defeating Iran by 10 goals to 6 and taking an important step toward their goal of qualifying for the Polo World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams competed with determination, but Pakistan maintained the upper hand and finished the match with a four-goal advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victory has boosted the confidence of the national team as it prepares for another important challenge in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan will now face its traditional rival India on November 13 in what is expected to be one of the most closely watched matches of the qualifying event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The upcoming Pakistan-India encounter has attracted attention because of the sporting rivalry between the two countries. Both teams will be aiming to strengthen their chances of progressing toward the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Polo World Cup Qualifiers are being held in Nigeria, with four participating teams: Pakistan, Iran, India, and host nation Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tournament began on November 9 and is scheduled to continue until November 16, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each participating team is competing for an opportunity to secure a place in the prestigious Polo World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan’s opening victory against Iran has provided the team with valuable momentum, but the upcoming match against India will be another important test of its performance and preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pakistani polo squad remains determined to maintain its winning form throughout the qualifiers and achieve its ultimate goal of reaching the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the first victory already secured, attention now turns to November 13, when Pakistan and India will meet in a highly anticipated contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Pakistan continue its winning streak by defeating India, or will its traditional rival present a tougher challenge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result will be an important development in Pakistan’s qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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