![Failure, yet again [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Pakistan.jpg "Failure, yet again [TNS]")
Like in the past, Pakistan fell in the first round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they were held by Yemen to a goalless draw in their second leg in Manama on March 23.
Category: National Youth Teams
![AFC U23 Group B qualifiers may be delayed till May [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Pakistan-vs-Indonesia-2014.jpg "AFC U23 Group B qualifiers may be delayed till May [The News]")
March27September 8, 2023
AFC U23 Group B qualifiers may be delayed till May [The News]
It is likely that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Championship qualifiers of Group B, also carrying Pakistan, would be held in the first week of May, a well-placed source told ‘The News’ on Wednesday.
![Shamlan will not extend Pakistan contract [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/shamlaan.jpg "Shamlan will not extend Pakistan contract [Dawn]")
March18April 19, 2026
Shamlan will not extend Pakistan contract [Dawn]
Pakistan head-coach Mohammed Al Shamlan will not extend his contract with the national team after it expires in July this year.
![Pakistan beat Malaysian colts 3-1 in unofficial friendly [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pakistan-vs-Afg-team.jpg "Pakistan beat Malaysian colts 3-1 in unofficial friendly [The News]")
February24December 3, 2020
Pakistan beat Malaysian colts 3-1 in unofficial friendly [The News]
An enthusiastic Pakistan side conquered Malaysia Under-19 football team beating them 3-1 in their practice match at Shah Alam Stadium Selangor in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
![‘Yemen have some good players but I’m not worried’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/shamlan-2.jpg "‘Yemen have some good players but I’m not worried’ [The News]")
February16December 3, 2020
‘Yemen have some good players but I’m not worried’ [The News]
Pakistan football team coach Mohammad Shamlan on Sunday stated that if his charges played with full focus against Yemen in the qualifiers for 2018 Russia World Cup, they could overcome them.
![Pakistan draw pot-giants Yemen for 2018 World Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Pakistan-Peace-Cup.jpg "Pakistan draw pot-giants Yemen for 2018 World Cup qualifiers [The News]")
February11April 19, 2026
Pakistan draw pot-giants Yemen for 2018 World Cup qualifiers [The News]
Pakistan were drawn with a monstrous Yemen side in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers first round as the draws for the 12 lowest-ranked Asian nations were unveiled at Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
![Pakistan draw Yemen in first round of Russia 2018 qualifiers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6983.jpg "Pakistan draw Yemen in first round of Russia 2018 qualifiers [Dawn]")
February11December 3, 2020
Pakistan draw Yemen in first round of Russia 2018 qualifiers [Dawn]
The first-round qualifier for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will see Pakistan play the away leg of the playoff tie on March 12 before the home leg five days later.
![Pakistan to face Yemen in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers [AFC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10922858_10155023439425234_9178467045284373917_n.jpg "Pakistan to face Yemen in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers [AFC]")
February10December 3, 2020
Pakistan to face Yemen in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers [AFC]
Twelve Asian nations discovered their opponents for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 on Tuesday.
February7December 3, 2020
Hassan-inspired Pakistan stun Afghanistan 2-1 in Lahore
Pakistan ended their decade long drought at home after beating Afghanistan 2-1 in an International Friendly in Lahore, also avenging the 3-0 loss suffered to the SAFF Champions in August 2013.
![Quality should trump big names: Shamlan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/shamlan.jpg "Quality should trump big names: Shamlan [Express Tribune]")
February5December 3, 2020
Quality should trump big names: Shamlan [Express Tribune]
Pakistan coach Mohamed Shamlan believes that for the national team, selecting players based on their individual skills rather than the performance of their departments and clubs as a whole is imperative.