FIFA U-15 World Cup: Pakistan beat Bahamas 5-0

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan beat the Bahamas 5-0 with an impressive display at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan.

The Shaheens played aggressively from the start and scored five goals against the Bahamas with fine finishing.

Kalimullah gave Pakistan the lead in the 14th minute. He took advantage of a mistake by the Bahamas on a throw-in and sent the ball past the goalkeeper into the net.

In the very next minute, Shiraz headed in a cross from the right to make it 2-0 to Pakistan.

Maqbool scored the third goal in the 27th minute. A cross from the left struck the goalpost and came back, and Maqbool put it into the net in time.

Nine minutes later, Maqbool made it 4-0 with a powerful long-range shot.

Bakhshi Hamal scored Pakistan’s fifth goal in the 39th minute. After winning the ball in the middle of the pitch, the Shaheens launched a quick counter-attack. Danish Masih drew a defender towards him and passed the ball to Bakhshi Hamal at the right moment, and he put it into the goal.

Aggressive play, fine passing and the ability to make the most of chances stood out in the Shaheens’ win.