Pakistan U-15 Beat Tonga 6-1 for First Win at FIFA U-15 World Cup
Kaleem Ullah scored four as Pakistan U-15 beat Tonga 6-1 in Baku, their first win at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival.
Pakistan’s U-15 football team beat Tonga 6-1 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, for their first win of the event. Kaleem Ullah scored four goals, with Maqbool Ahmed and Muhammad Mustafa adding one each. Pakistan had drawn their first two games 1-1, against Jordan and Nigeria.
Pakistan U-15 results so far
| Opponent | Result | Pakistan scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 1-1 draw | – |
| Nigeria | 1-1 draw | – |
| Tonga | Won 6-1 | Kaleem Ullah 4, Maqbool Ahmed, Muhammad Mustafa |
Why this is a historic tournament for Pakistan
This is the first time a Pakistani squad has played at a FIFA World Cup event. Two draws and a win in the first three matches means the team is unbeaten so far.
How the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival works
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host | Baku, Azerbaijan (Hovsan Complex) |
| Teams | 189 |
| Format | 8-a-side |
| Match length | Two halves of 20 minutes |
| Structure | Teams placed in tiers; no knockout rounds |
Because there are no knockouts, the event is about match experience for young players rather than a single champion in the usual World Cup sense.
Pakistan squad and coach
The Pakistan Football Federation named a 14-member squad under head coach Ihsanullah Khan. The full list was published by the Associated Press of Pakistan (linked below).
What it means for Pakistani football
For a country with very little youth international football, three competitive games against teams from Asia, Africa and Oceania give players and coaches a benchmark. Kaleem Ullah’s four-goal game is the kind of performance that puts a player on the radar for future age-group squads.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival being held?
At the Hovsan Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Who scored for Pakistan against Tonga?
Kaleem Ullah (4), Maqbool Ahmed and Muhammad Mustafa.
Related: Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 · Pakistan U19 Asia Cup 2026 squad
Sources: APP: PFF confirms final 14-member squad (October 2026); FIFA; match results as reported by Pakistani media (28 October 2026).
