Du Shihao (2nd R) of China celebrates scoring with his teammates during the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match between China and Pakistan in Ismailia, Egypt, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Meng Jiajun (R) of China controls the ball during the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match between China and Pakistan in Ismailia, Egypt, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Zhang Xiaojia (front) of China controls the ball during the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match between China and Pakistan in Ismailia, Egypt, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Li Pengfei (R) of China controls the ball during the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match between China and Pakistan in Ismailia, Egypt, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Chen Benhai (R) of China breaks through during the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match between China and Pakistan in Ismailia, Egypt, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Wang Yaqi (L, rear) of China breaks through during the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match between China and Pakistan in Ismailia, Egypt, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)