The World's Biggest Tent Pegging Event Is Coming in 2026

The International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) has confirmed that the 5th Tent Pegging World Cup will be held in Jordan in 2026. The World Cup is the pinnacle of international tent pegging competition — the event where the sport's elite nations compete across all four disciplines: lance, sword, rings and peg, and team events.

With 39+ ITPF member nations, qualification for the World Cup is contested across regional rounds held in different parts of the world. The race to Jordan is already underway.

Nations That Have Qualified So Far

Several nations have already secured their places through regional qualification events:

Egypt — among the first nations to qualify
Yemen — among the first nations to qualify
Saudi Arabia — qualified
India — qualified

Qualification rounds continue across multiple regions. Egypt will also host qualification events for Group D, which will determine further finalists for Jordan 2026.

New ITPF Leadership for 2026–2030

At the ITPF General Assembly held in Muscat, Oman, Mohammed bin Issa Al Fairoz was endorsed as ITPF President for the 2026–2030 term. The assembly also focused on strengthening the federation's ties with the Asian Equestrian Federation and expanding the sport's global presence.

The new leadership comes at a pivotal time — with the World Cup approaching and multiple nations deepening their investment in competitive tent pegging programmes.

Pakistan's Road to Jordan

Pakistan is among the most decorated nations in World Cup history. The national team's performance at the Pakistan International Tent Pegging Championship 2025 — where they topped a nine-nation field with 570 points — signals a competitive squad heading into the qualification cycle.

Aftab Shabbir, named Best Rider at the 2025 international championship, leads a strong individual contingent. Pakistan's challenge will be converting domestic and regional form into World Cup qualification and a podium finish in Jordan.

What the World Cup Means for the Sport

The ITPF World Cup brings together riders from across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. For Pakistan, it represents the highest stage — and the highest recognition — the sport can offer.

Neza will follow Pakistan's World Cup qualification journey as events unfold, bringing news, results, and analysis to the community.

Sources: ITPF — World Cup Qualification · ITPF Official Website