![A new chapter [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpeg "A new chapter [TNS]")
Pakistan football team created history by beating Cambodia to reach second stage of FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time.
Category: World Cup
![Will Constantine return to take charge of national football team? [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "Will Constantine return to take charge of national football team? [The News]")
October22October 22, 2023
Will Constantine return to take charge of national football team? [The News]
With Stephen Constantine's initial contract expiring soon after Pakistan overcame Cambodia in WCQs round one, PFF NC working on retaining him as MNT boss for WCQs round two games.
![‘I’ve not seen so many grown men cry in all my life,’ says Pakistan coach after first-ever World Cup qualifying round win [CNN]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-and-Abdul-Samad-Arshad-celebrate-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "‘I’ve not seen so many grown men cry in all my life,’ says Pakistan coach after first-ever World Cup qualifying round win [CNN]")
October20October 21, 2023
‘I’ve not seen so many grown men cry in all my life,’ says Pakistan coach after first-ever World Cup qualifying round win [CNN]
“I’ve only been here three-and-a-half weeks, not even. I’m just really pleased for the people, the players and Pakistan football.” said Stephen Constantine after historic WCQ win over Cambodia
![PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-crowd-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-WCQs-vs-Cambodia-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]")
October20October 21, 2023
PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]
Over 13,000 were in attendance at Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium to witness Pakistan winning its first ever WCQ on 17 October tor each Round Two.
![Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Harun-Hamid-and-Rao-Umer-Hayat-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]")
October18July 4, 2025
Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]
Pakistan marked their first home game in eight years to win their first ever WCQ match thanks to 1-0 win over Cambodia in Islamabad
![Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-in-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]")
October18October 18, 2023
Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]
Pakistan finally win a FIFA World Cup qualification match after a 1-0 win over Cambodia at Jinnah Stadium to reach Round Two stage.
![Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]")
October17October 17, 2023
Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]
“After eight long years, a big match will be played in Pakistan,” said head coach Stephen Constantine. “Our focus is to win with the support of our home fans.”
![Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Cambodia-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News]")
October17October 17, 2023
Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News]
Pakistan head coach Stephen Constantine: “I hope and am confident for a better game against Cambodia following the first-leg draw."
![Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-900x535.jpg "Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]")
October17October 18, 2023
Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]
Pakistan, with a population of over 240 million, does not have an international standard football stadium despite despite football being a popular sport.
![‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cambodia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]")
October17October 18, 2023
‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]
Ex-NT midfielder Muhammad Adil believes Pakistan will make full use of its first home international game in 8 years.