![Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pakistan-training-ahead-of-Syria-match-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]")
Both of Pakistan’s men’s and women’s football teams have done better than expected of them, given the lack of preparation, funding and domestic structures. Can the election of a president for the Pakistan Football Federation finally set in motion sweeping changes to how football is played in the country?
Category: International Competitions
![Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-800x535.jpg "Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]")
April13April 13, 2025
Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]
With the right leadership, proper funding, better facilities, and more support, football in Pakistan could flourish, writes Asher Butt for The News on Sunday
![Pakistan missed golden chance to stun Syria: Essa [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Muhammad-Essa-at-2022-CM-Balochistan-Gold-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan missed golden chance to stun Syria: Essa [The News]")
March27March 27, 2025
Pakistan missed golden chance to stun Syria: Essa [The News]
Pakistan should have shocked 'underwhelming and unpolished Syrian team,' according to ex-captain Muhammad Essa and The News' Abdul Mohi Shah
![Pakistan Falls 2-0 to Ruthless Syria: Min-by-Min Full Match Report [Footballer.pk]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-squad-before-Syria-game-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan Falls 2-0 to Ruthless Syria: Min-by-Min Full Match Report [Footballer.pk]")
March26March 27, 2025
Pakistan Falls 2-0 to Ruthless Syria: Min-by-Min Full Match Report [Footballer.pk]
A challenging match for Pakistan ends in defeat. Despite moments of promise, the Shaheens were unable to break down a disciplined Syrian defense. Syria’s clinical finishing proved decisive as they secured a well-earned victory.
![Spirited Pakistan go down against Syria in Asian Cup Qualifier [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Spirited Pakistan go down against Syria in Asian Cup Qualifier [Nukta]")
March26March 26, 2025
Spirited Pakistan go down against Syria in Asian Cup Qualifier [Nukta]
Pakistan's spirited effort falls short against Syria in Al-Ahsa. A goal in each half helped Syria win 2-0 in their Group E opener of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round. Myanmar beat Afghanistan 2-1 in other game.
![Pakistan embark on Asian Cup quest with Syria clash [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Stephen-Constantine-and-Abdullah-Iqbal-prematch-presser-Pakistan-vs-Syria-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan embark on Asian Cup quest with Syria clash [Dawn]")
March25March 25, 2025
Pakistan embark on Asian Cup quest with Syria clash [Dawn]
Pakistan face a tall order if they are to qualify for the Asian Cup and there has been little change to the dynamics of the sport in the country since head coach Stephen Constantine first arrived.
March24March 25, 2025
Under-prepared Pakistan face Syria in Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
After weeks of uncertainty, including a brief FIFA ban last month, 198-ranked Pakistan begin their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round campaign tonight against 95-ranked Syria in Al-Ahsa.
![Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-training-in-Lahore-ahead-of-Syria-ACQs-clash-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]")
March19March 19, 2025
Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]
All players and team officials obtained their Saudi Arabian visas for the 25 March clash with Syria in Al-Ahsa. Domestic and diaspora players will meet together under coach Stephen Constantine there.
![Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-training-camp-ahead-of-Syria-game-1143x535.jpg "Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]")
March19March 19, 2025
Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]
With the visas of many Pakistan MNT squad members still pending with the Saudi Embassy, PFF NC forced to make travel changes ahead of March 25 ACQ clash with Syria.
![Pakistan in race for AFC Women’s Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-WNT-anthem-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan in race for AFC Women’s Cup [The News]")
March18March 18, 2025
Pakistan in race for AFC Women’s Cup [The News]
Pakistan WNT confirmed as entrants for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in June-July. Draws to be held by end of March.