![Constantine says Pakistan ‘better than before’ despite loss to Saudis [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-after-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg "Constantine says Pakistan ‘better than before’ despite loss to Saudis [Dawn]")
“The boys give everything in the game and as a coach you cannot ask for more. Maybe the quality is not there but it’s part of the process to learn from mistakes. We have a lot of young players who will be the future of Pakistan football. I want to look forward. I think we are better than we were when I came.” said Stephen Constantine.
Author: Editorial Staff (Editorial Staff)
![Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]")
June7June 7, 2024
Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]
South Korea, Iraq, Iran, Japan also continue winning form in 2026 WCQs. India's Sunil Chhetri bows out after 0-0 draw at home with Kuwait.
![Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-2-1160x535.jpg "Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan [The News]")
June7June 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan [The News]
Pakistan’s skipper Abdullah Iqbal said that they made blunders. “We lost the match because of the blunders we made,”
![Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan 3-0 in WCQs [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan 3-0 in WCQs [Arab News]")
June6June 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan 3-0 in WCQs [Arab News]
A brace from Firas Al-Buraikan plus another one from Musab al-Juwayr against Pakistan at Jinnah Stadium confirmed Saudi Arabia's entry in next round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
![EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-1160x535.jpg "EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune]")
June6June 7, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune]
“I'm struggling to understand what is it that Pakistan doesn't understand about football in terms of. Does anybody have any idea the amount of publicity, money, goodwill and that they would have if they embrace football? It's just beyond me,” said Stephen Constantine.
![Constantine vows to give Saudis ‘a taste of Pakistan’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-Abdullah-Iqbal-Roberto-Mancini-Mukhtar-Ali-in-pre-match-presser-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Constantine vows to give Saudis ‘a taste of Pakistan’ [Dawn]")
June6June 6, 2024
Constantine vows to give Saudis ‘a taste of Pakistan’ [Dawn]
“We’re facing formidable opposition but we will look to give them a taste of Pakistan here,” said Stephen Constantine ahead of today's clash with Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia.
![Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Roberto-Mancinis-Saudi-Arabia-arrive-in-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
June5June 6, 2024
Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia arrived a day before the June 6 clash against hosts Pakistan at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![PFL vows to build ‘sustainable football ecosystem’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-launch-ceremony-with-Farhan-Junejo-Ahmer-Kunwar-and-reps-from-Benfica-and-Atletico-de-Madrid-academies-1160x535.jpg "PFL vows to build ‘sustainable football ecosystem’ [Dawn]")
June5June 5, 2024
PFL vows to build ‘sustainable football ecosystem’ [Dawn]
The PFL franchise league vowed to build “a sustainable football ecosystem” in its launch event but did not present a framework on how it will do so.
![Pakistan Football League launched [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-Launch-Event-2024-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan Football League launched [The News]")
June5June 5, 2024
Pakistan Football League launched [The News]
The PFL franchise league held its formal launch event in a Lahore hotel yesterday. 5 franchise teams unveiled: Zalmi FC, Lahore FC, Sialkot FC, Faisalabad Lions FC, Lyari Tigers FC.
![2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg "2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]")
June4June 5, 2024
2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]
24-member Pakistan squad announced for the final Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Asian second round. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia on 6 June at home, Tajikistan on 11 June away.