Pakistan Beat Chinese Taipei at FIVB Boys U17 Volleyball World Championship 2026

Pakistan made a winning start at the FIVB Boys Under-17 Volleyball World Championship 2026 in Doha, defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 in their opening Pool E match. Fahad top-scored with 13 points and captain Irfan contributed 11 as Pakistan dominated across all three sets. Pakistan face Iran next.

The final scores were 25-20, 25-10, 25-23. Pakistan outplayed Chinese Taipei in every statistical category — attack (36-29), blocks (8-7) and serves (6-0) — a clean sweep that reflects a commanding all-round performance in the team’s opening match at this level.

About the Tournament

The 2026 FIVB Boys Under-17 Volleyball World Championship is only the second edition of this competition. The inaugural event was held in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2024, where Italy won the title ahead of Argentina, Chinese Taipei and Spain. This year, Qatar is hosting the tournament for the first time, making it the first volleyball world championship of any age group or gender to be staged in the country.

The tournament runs from 19 to 29 August 2026 across two venues in Doha — Aspire Ladies Hall and Al Arabi Sports Hall. Twenty teams are competing after four withdrawals from the original field of 24, divided into five pools of four for the preliminary round. The top 16 teams advance to the knockout stage.

Pool E: Pakistan’s Group

Pakistan are in Pool E alongside three Asian sides, making it one of the most competitive pools at the championship.

Team	Pool
Iran	E
Chinese Taipei	E
Pakistan	E
Algeria	E

Iran are the pool’s top seed and one of Asia’s strongest junior volleyball nations. Chinese Taipei finished third at the 2024 inaugural edition, which makes Pakistan’s 3-0 win over them a genuinely significant result rather than a routine opener. Algeria complete the group.

Each team plays three preliminary round matches. Pakistan’s remaining fixtures are against Iran and Algeria before the knockout stage begins.

Match Stats: Pakistan vs Chinese Taipei

Category	Pakistan	Chinese Taipei
Sets Won	3	0
Set Scores	25-20, 25-10, 25-23	—
Attack Points	36	29
Block Points	8	7
Serve Points	6	0

The serve stats are the most telling. Pakistan’s 6-0 advantage in serve points reflects a level of precision and aggression from the line that Chinese Taipei had no answer for across three sets.

Key Performers

Fahad led Pakistan’s attack with 13 points, driving the scoring throughout and proving the most dangerous player on court across all three sets.

Captain Irfan contributed 11 points and provided the leadership Pakistan needed in the third set, where Chinese Taipei pushed hardest before Pakistan closed out 25-23.

Pakistan vs Iran: What Comes Next

Pakistan’s second pool match is against Iran, the highest-ranked side in Pool E. Iran are among Asia’s most consistent junior volleyball nations and will represent a significant step up in difficulty from the Chinese Taipei opener.

A win against Iran would put Pakistan in a strong position to advance to the knockout round. A loss would shift focus to the Algeria match as the must-win fixture for qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Pakistan win their first match at the FIVB U17 Volleyball World Championship 2026? Yes. Pakistan beat Chinese Taipei 3-0 with set scores of 25-20, 25-10 and 25-23 in their opening Pool E match in Doha on 20 August 2026.

Who were Pakistan’s top scorers against Chinese Taipei? Fahad top-scored with 13 points and captain Irfan added 11 points.

Who do Pakistan play next at the U17 Volleyball World Championship? Pakistan face Iran in their second Pool E match. Iran are the pool’s top seed and one of Asia’s strongest junior volleyball nations.

Which pool are Pakistan in at the FIVB U17 Volleyball World Championship 2026? Pakistan are in Pool E alongside Iran, Chinese Taipei and Algeria.

Is this Pakistan’s first appearance at the FIVB Boys U17 Volleyball World Championship? This is only the second edition of the tournament. Pakistan are among the 14 teams making their first appearance at this level in 2026.

Who are the defending champions at the 2026 FIVB Boys U17 World Championship? Italy won the inaugural edition in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2024, ahead of Argentina, Chinese Taipei and Spain.