PFF NC asks another AFC extension for submitting venue for 21 March home clash vs Jordan in 2026 WCQs. PSB says Jinnah Stadium will be ready by 'end of February.'
![NC asks AFC for extension in submission of venue for Pak-Jordan match [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "NC asks AFC for extension in submission of venue for Pak-Jordan match [The News]")
February4February 4, 2024
Category: World Cup
![AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jinnah-Stadium-crowd-for-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]")
February1February 3, 2024
AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]
Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) now has until February 2 to confirm the venue to host its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier home leg vs Jordan for March 21.
January23January 23, 2024
‘World Cup qualifier against Jordan could still be held in Islamabad’ [Dawn]
WCQ on 21 March against Jordan 'can still be played in Islamabad,' clarifies PFF NC. PSB vows to have Jinnah Stadium floodlights and seating fixed in time.
![Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]")
January22January 22, 2024
Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]
Pakistan's home leg against Jordan on March 21 now set to take place at neutral venue. PFF NC says Jinnah Stadium did not meet FIFA requirements on January 21 venue submission deadline.
![Seats and lights to be installed before match, Confirms PSB [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jinnah-Stadium-17.10.2023-1160x535.jpeg "Seats and lights to be installed before match, Confirms PSB [The Nation]")
January22January 22, 2024
Seats and lights to be installed before match, Confirms PSB [The Nation]
DG PSB Shoaib Khoso says Jinnah Stadium floodlights will be ready before the 21 March WCQs home game vs Jordan.
January1January 1, 2024
PSB to install floodlights at Jinnah Stadium by February-end [The News]
PSB has assured that required standard floodlights at Jinnah Stadium will be installed by end of February for Pakistan to host Jordan on 21 March for nighttime WCQ.
![Saddam, Saqib eager to represent Pakistan again [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Saqib-Hanif-and-Saddam-Hussain-1160x535.jpg "Saddam, Saqib eager to represent Pakistan again [The News]")
December26December 26, 2023
Saddam, Saqib eager to represent Pakistan again [The News]
Saddam Hussain and Saqib Hanif both eager to play for Pakistan again if called-up. Saddam now at Oman 1st Division club Salalah, Saqib now at Maldives Premier League club Victory SC.
![2026 WCQs: PFF takes big step ahead of remaining matches [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-3-1160x535.jpeg "2026 WCQs: PFF takes big step ahead of remaining matches [Geo Super]")
December12December 12, 2023
2026 WCQs: PFF takes big step ahead of remaining matches [Geo Super]
PFF plans on holding MNT camp in Saudi Arabia from 10-30 January, subject to FIFA funding being released for covering pending dues and allowances. Saudi FF likely to bear most expenses for Pakistan visit.
![Pakistan aims to revitalize football after first-ever collaboration with Saudi Arabia [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PFF-NCs-Saud-Hashmi-and-Haroon-Malik-with-Saudi-Arabian-Football-Federation-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan aims to revitalize football after first-ever collaboration with Saudi Arabia [Arab News]")
December4December 4, 2023
Pakistan aims to revitalize football after first-ever collaboration with Saudi Arabia [Arab News]
PFF signed an MoU with Saudi counterparts in Riyadh last month to promote football ties. PFF also wants to arrange visits from international teams to ensure that fans get to watch high-quality matches.
![Constantine likely to stay on as Pak football coach [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-Pakistan-head-coach-for-2026-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "Constantine likely to stay on as Pak football coach [The News]")
December3December 3, 2023
Constantine likely to stay on as Pak football coach [The News]
Stephen Constantine expected to stay on as Pakistan MNT boss till at least the March round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers coinciding with PFF NC's current tenure.