![Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pakistan-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]")
From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.
Category: Asian Cup
![FIFA rankings blow: Pakistan drop to 203 [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "FIFA rankings blow: Pakistan drop to 203 [The News]")
April3April 3, 2026
FIFA rankings blow: Pakistan drop to 203 [The News]
Following their defeat to Myanmar in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, Pakistan are now placed 202nd among 211 nations, a position that reflects their ongoing struggles at the international level.
March31April 2, 2026
Pakistan fall to Myanmar at home to end ACQs campaign
Pakistan fall 2-1 to Myanmar at an empty Jinnah Stadium to end their 2027 Asian Cup qualification campaign with 2 points from 6 games and a -9 goal difference. Pakistan likely to finish fourth in Group E.
![Local players vow strong showing as Pakistan finalises preparations for Myanmar clash [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-MNT-training-ahead-of-Myanmar-clash-1160x535.jpg "Local players vow strong showing as Pakistan finalises preparations for Myanmar clash [The News]")
March31March 31, 2026
Local players vow strong showing as Pakistan finalises preparations for Myanmar clash [The News]
Jevan Khan, Shayek Dost, and Ali Raza highlighted the MNT’s progress during the camp and emphasised their determination to deliver a positive result against Myanmar today
March30March 30, 2026
Solano aims to use Myanmar game to help Pakistan build a strong mentality
"Right now, every team that comes here thinks they are coming for three points. No. The more important thing is building that mentality — Pakistan needs to start being very competitive. That is the idea, that is the plan." said Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano ahead of the Pakistan-Myanmar ACQs fixture tomorrow
![Pakistan players confident ahead of Myanmar clash [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mohibullah-Afridi-and-Waqar-Baloch-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan players confident ahead of Myanmar clash [The News]")
March29March 29, 2026
Pakistan players confident ahead of Myanmar clash [The News]
MNT defenders Mohibullah Afridi and Waqar Baloch say that despite Pakistan-Myanmar being played behind closed doors, they aim to compete well for a result in their last Asian Cup qualifier on 31 March.
March27March 30, 2026
Alamgir and Abdullah discuss Bangladesh league experience, upcoming Myanmar game
Pakistan MNT stalwarts Alamgir Ghazi and Abdullah Shah both spoke positively about their Bangladesh league experience, need for a domestic league in Pakistan, and aim for a result in Myanmar game
March26March 26, 2026
ACQs: Pakistan-Myanmar on 31 March in empty Jinnah Stadium
Following govt austerity and security directives, PFF confirms the Pakistan-Myanmar home game for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad will be held without any spectators.
![Syria thrash Pakistan 5-0 in ACQs [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-vs-Syria-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-966x535.jpg "Syria thrash Pakistan 5-0 in ACQs [Geo Super]")
November18November 19, 2025
Syria thrash Pakistan 5-0 in ACQs [Geo Super]
Pakistan remains bottom of Group E of 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers with 2 points from 5 games. Pakistan play Myanmar in last fixture on 31 March.
![Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-vs-Syria-match-commissioners-meeting-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News]")
November18November 18, 2025
Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News]
Pakistan host Syria today for their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers Group E game at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.