Pakistan thump Algeria to reach FIVB U17 World Championship Round of 16

KARACHI: Pakistan qualified for the FIVB U17 World Championship 2026 Round of 16 following a crushing 3-0 victory over Algeria in their Pool E match in Doha, Qatar, on Monday.

The Green Shirts completely outclassed Algeria, winning the high-stakes fixture with the scoreline of 25-17, 25-17 and 25-17.

Pakistan dominated the statistical battle, recording 37 attack points compared to Chinese Taipei's 27, while also leading in blocks 11-8 and service points 4-2. Pakistan forced 23 opponent errors, compared with 15 by Algeria.

Fahad Ali led Pakistan's scoring effort with 20 points, including 16 attack points, while captain Muhammad Irfan contributed five points with five attacks, comprising seven attack and one block point.

For the unversed, the victory over Algeria marked Pakistan's second triumph in the FIVB U17 World Championship 2026 as they earlier defeated Chinese Taipei in their campaign opener.

Pakistan prevailed with the scores of 25-20, 25-10, 25-23 in the aforementioned fixture to begin the tournament on a winning note.

Fahad led Pakistan's scoring effort with 13 points, including 13 attack points, while captain Irfan contributed 11 points with five attacks, three blocks and three service points.

Pakistan dominated the statistical battle, recording 36 attack points compared to Chinese Taipei's 29, while also leading in blocks 8-7 and service points 6-0. Pakistan forced 18 opponent errors, compared with 14 by Chinese Taipei.

Following the triumphant start, the Green Shirts squared off with Iran in their subsequent pool match and suffered a 3-0 defeat.

But they staged a spirited comeback, winning their last match of the Preliminary Phase against Algeria and advancing into the Round of 16, where they will lock horns with Egypt on August 25 at the same venue.