Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Dedov looks forward to Sialkot-made footballs in WC2018
![Footballs made in Pakistan to be used in FIFA World Cup 2018 [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Forward-Sports-factory-producing-footballs-in-Sialkot.jpg "Footballs made in Pakistan to be used in FIFA World Cup 2018 [Express Tribune]")
January29January 29, 2018
Category: World Cup
![‘World Cup Trophy Tour is first step towards developing football in Pakistan’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26805262_10159706003465234_7904644503805824117_n.jpg "‘World Cup Trophy Tour is first step towards developing football in Pakistan’ [Dawn]")
January12January 12, 2018
‘World Cup Trophy Tour is first step towards developing football in Pakistan’ [Dawn]
Coca-Cola officially confirmed the visit of the FIFA World Cup trophy to Pakistan on 3rd February 2018.
January11January 11, 2018
Historical visit: FIFA World Cup trophy to land in Lahore on 3rd February
Coca-Cola set to launch a number of initiatives in Pakistani football included Copa Coca-Cola.
![Pakistan set to host FIFA World Cup Trophy next month [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-tour-Pakistan-Coca-Coca.jpg "Pakistan set to host FIFA World Cup Trophy next month [Dawn]")
January11January 11, 2018
Pakistan set to host FIFA World Cup Trophy next month [Dawn]
Coca Cola to bring World Cup trophy to Pakistan in February, despite FIFA ban.
![FIFA WC trophy reaches Pakistan for first time [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FIFA-World-Cup-trophy.jpg "FIFA WC trophy reaches Pakistan for first time [The News]")
January9January 9, 2018
FIFA WC trophy reaches Pakistan for first time [The News]
Despite PFF suspension, World Cup trophy to be put on display at a local hotel in Lahore.
![Russia to have visa-free system for 2018 World Cup ticket-holders [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10922858_10155023439425234_9178467045284373917_n.jpg "Russia to have visa-free system for 2018 World Cup ticket-holders [Dawn]")
June17June 17, 2017
Russia to have visa-free system for 2018 World Cup ticket-holders [Dawn]
Match ticket holders worldwide can travel to Russia without needing Visa for the mega event next year.
May10May 10, 2017
Remarkable boost in football exports hoped [The Nation]
Sialkot football manufacturers hopeful of Chinese investment in their industry
![Soccer’s World Cup in Qatar Likely to Have Pakistan Army Guard [Bloomberg]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/COAS-Gen-Qamar-Javed-Bajwa-meets-Qatari-Prime-Minister-Sheikh-Abdullah-bin-Nasser-bin-Khalifa-al-Thani.jpg "Soccer’s World Cup in Qatar Likely to Have Pakistan Army Guard [Bloomberg]")
March8March 8, 2017
Soccer’s World Cup in Qatar Likely to Have Pakistan Army Guard [Bloomberg]
Qatari officials met with Pakistanis to discuss support for 2022 World Cup security as Pakistani army experienced in fighting terrorism at home
![FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Makhdoom-Syed-Faisal-Saleh-Hayat.jpg "FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]")
January18January 18, 2017
FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]
Hayat is hopeful that Asian countries like Pakistan, who were handicapped by the small number of qualifying slots, would stand to gain from the increase
January11January 11, 2017
FIFA okays 48-team World Cup for 2026 to enrich coffers [The News]
FIFA Council votes to expand top tournament from 32 to 48 teams despite concerns and criticism.