With the World Cup set to come back to Asia just 12 years after Qatar, Sheikh Salman believes the continent could well become the location of choice for the football showpiece.
![INTERVIEW: Asia’s football chief says winter scheduling for 2034 World Cup will be ideal [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-1160x535.jpg "INTERVIEW: Asia’s football chief says winter scheduling for 2034 World Cup will be ideal [Dawn]")
November7November 7, 2025
Category: International Competitions
![Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]")
November3November 3, 2025
Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]
Alam Zeb Safi of Nukta interviewed Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano. Video from YouTube embedded.
![Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]")
October28October 28, 2025
Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]
Pakistan MNT players believe Solano's professionalism can help uplift Pakistan's footballing standards. Onus is on PFF to ensure support and resources for success.
![Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]")
October15October 16, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]
The result, coming hardly a week after their goalless draw in the reverse fixture, leaves both South and Central Asian neighbors winless after four matches, each having secured just two points
![Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Etzaz-Hussain-scores-Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]")
October14October 15, 2025
Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]
Midfielder Etzaz Hussain equalises for Pakistan in 29th minute after Mahboob Hanifi's early strike for Afghanistan.
![Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]")
October13October 14, 2025
Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]
Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano and captain Abdullah Iqbal vow to fight for the three points in the away game vs Afghanistan in Kuwait on 14th
![Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP]")
October11October 12, 2025
Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP]
Pakistan fly to Kuwait for Afghanistan away fixture at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait on 14 October at 10pm PKT in 2027 ACQs
![Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Afghanistan-football-team-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News]")
October11October 11, 2025
Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News]
Some Afghanistan NT members requested authorities to briefly extend their stay in Pakistan to meet relatives etc in the country. But Ministry of Interior denied them and asked the team to leave within 72 hours of entry as per the emergency visa upon arrival.
![Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ahmed-Faraz-Gulzari-and-Etzaz-Hussain-Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss [Dawn]")
October10October 10, 2025
Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss [Dawn]
Despite only getting one point against Afghanistan at home, Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano said "The best playes in the world have missed penalties. It is all part of game"
October10October 10, 2025
Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]
Despite an energetic second half by Pakistan, the home side was held to a scoreless draw by Afghanistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers