BAKU, Azerbaijan (Kashmir English): Pakistan thrashed Tonga 6-1 at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan, with Kaleemullah showcasing excellent performance.
He scored four goals to lead a commanding comeback after an early setback.
Pakistan were down 1–0 in the sixth minute after Tonga were awarded a penalty, but Kaleemullah levelled from the spot a minute later. He scored his second in the 13th minute with a header from a cross on the right.
Pakistan continued attacking pressure and Kaleemullah completed his hat-trick with another penalty in first-half stoppage time.
The forward scored his fourth goal after the break, heading home at the far post from a kick-in on the left to extend Pakistan’s lead.
Maqbool enhanced the lead with a powerful long-range strike before Mustafa completed the scoring with a composed finish following an attack down the left.
Pakistan at FIFA Under-15 World Cup
By defeating Tonga, Pakistan secured their first victory of the tournament after the early scare.
Pakistan Football Federation’s (PFF) President Syed Mohsen Gilani, who also attended the match, congratulated the squad on becoming the first Pakistani team to record a victory on the FIFA World Cup stage.
