![FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Islamabad ‘s Jinnah stadium to host Pakistan, Cambodia match [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Islamabad ‘s Jinnah stadium to host Pakistan, Cambodia match [Geo Super]")
AFC has given its approval for Jinnah Stadium to host Pakistan-Cambodia return leg on 17 October for 2026 WCQs. Pakistan to play Cambodia in Phnom Penh on 12 October.
Category: International Competitions
![PFF hires Brazilian goalkeeping coach for national men’s team [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rogerio-Ramos-and-Claudio-Altieri-join-Pakistan-MNT-coaching-staff.jpg "PFF hires Brazilian goalkeeping coach for national men’s team [Geo Super]")
October5October 5, 2023
PFF hires Brazilian goalkeeping coach for national men’s team [Geo Super]
Brazilian goalkeeping coach Rogerio Ramos and Italian fitness trainer Claudio Altieri have previously worked under Stephen Constantine and will now join him in the Pakistan MNT.
![Constantine lays down challenge as Cambodia WCQ looms [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-speaks-with-press-after-Pakistan-squad-for-2026-WCQs-is-announced-1160x535.jpg "Constantine lays down challenge as Cambodia WCQ looms [Dawn]")
October5October 5, 2023
Constantine lays down challenge as Cambodia WCQ looms [Dawn]
“I didn’t come here to lose [...] we’re not going to Cambodia to lose, we’re trying to qualify for the next round of qualifying,” said Stephen Constantine after the Pakistan squad for 2026 WCQs was announced.
![Hassan, Saqib dropped as squad for WC qualifiers announced [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-squad-header-for-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Hassan, Saqib dropped as squad for WC qualifiers announced [The News]")
October5October 5, 2023
Hassan, Saqib dropped as squad for WC qualifiers announced [The News]
25-member Pakistan MNT squad announced under new coach Stephen Constantine to face Cambodia on 12 and 17 October.
![Pak team coaches removed ahead of World Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/stephen-constantine-at-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-after-appointment-1160x535.jpg "Pak team coaches removed ahead of World Cup qualifiers [The News]")
October2October 2, 2023
Pak team coaches removed ahead of World Cup qualifiers [The News]
With Stephen Constantine's appointment as new Pakistan MNT head coach, he is likely to be joined by Shadab Iftikhar as assistant and Noman Ibrahim as goalkeeping coach. Nasir Ismail unhappy with sacking of Sajjad Mehmood, Hassan Baloch, and Jaffar Khan as MNT camp coaches.
![PFF names Stephen Constantine head coach of men’s national team [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/stephen-constantine-1075x535.jpg "PFF names Stephen Constantine head coach of men’s national team [Geo Super]")
September30October 1, 2023
PFF names Stephen Constantine head coach of men’s national team [Geo Super]
The former India and Nepal head coach appointed with less than two weeks left in crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia.
![Pakistan women’s football team beat Laos in six-nation tournament [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-beating-Laos-in-Womens-Six-Nations-Tournament-2023-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan women’s football team beat Laos in six-nation tournament [Geo Super]")
September28September 29, 2023
Pakistan women’s football team beat Laos in six-nation tournament [Geo Super]
Pakistan and Laos ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of action. Pakistan held their nerve and won 4-2 on penalties to win 5th place game.
![Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-U16s-return-after-semifinalist-spot-in-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-and-Fair-Play-trophy-1160x535.jpg "Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]")
September26September 28, 2023
Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]
Azhar Masood Khan writes about how the Pakistan U16s reached the semis of 2023 SAFF U16 Championship despite all challenges.
![Uncertainty looms over hosting of Pakistan’s home game for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-and-Punjab-Stadium-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "Uncertainty looms over hosting of Pakistan’s home game for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
September23September 28, 2023
Uncertainty looms over hosting of Pakistan’s home game for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Pakistan's quest to host its WCQ vs Cambodia at home on 17 Oct still uncertain. AFC official unhappy at state of both Jinnah Stadium & Punjab Stadium.
![AFC representative inspects Jinnah Ground for WC qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AFC-official-Kemel-Tokabaev-and-PFF-NC-member-Shahid-Khokhar-during-Jinnah-Stadium-inspection-for-WCQs-19-Sept-2023-1024x535.jpeg "AFC representative inspects Jinnah Ground for WC qualifier [The News]")
September21September 28, 2023
AFC representative inspects Jinnah Ground for WC qualifier [The News]
PSB assures all required renovations for 17 October qualifier vs Cambodia will be completed by 10th. AFC rep also inspected Punjab Stadium.