PFF pledge unity and continuity upon return from 2026 FIFA Congress in Vancouver, announce plans for National Club Championship and a world-class academy in Karachi.
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![Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News] Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-Saudi-FF-president-Yasser-al-Misehal-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]
PFF meet Saudi FF president Yasser Al-Misehal in Vancouver to discuss women’s football, Saudi coaches joining Pak youth setups

PFF gets backing of AFC President, meets many nations during FIFA Congress
PFF president Mohsen Gilani, VP Hafiz Zakaullah, COO Shahid Khokhar met with several high ranking officials from other national associations during FIFA Congress in Vancouver.

Pakistan breaks ground on its first-ever FIFA Arena pitch
Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, chairman PMYP, broke ground with PFF president Mohsen Gilani for Pakistan's first ever FIFA Arena pitch in Lahore's Sabzazar.

Work begins on Pakistan’s first FIFA Arena pitch in Lahore
Total of 11 FIFA Arena pitches have already been approved, with the PFF having formally requested 15 additional pitches to accelerate the programme's reach nationwide.
![A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS] A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg)
A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS]
Youth-driven innovation and historic victories ignite hope for a sustained football revival. A generation, empowered by opportunity, recognition and belief, begins to redefine the game, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS
![Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS] Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS]
The state must now intervene, not to interfere in technical matters, but to ensure financial and constitutional accountability.
![Pakistan ‘in talks’ with Argentina over potential friendly match [Geo News] Pakistan ‘in talks’ with Argentina over potential friendly match [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-Argentina-flags-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan ‘in talks’ with Argentina over potential friendly match [Geo News]
PFF and AFA discuss friendly, coaching exchanges, long-term football cooperation in an online meeting arranged via the Pakistan Embassy in Argentina
![FIFA rankings blow: Pakistan drop to 203 [The News] FIFA rankings blow: Pakistan drop to 203 [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg)
FIFA rankings blow: Pakistan drop to 203 [The News]
Following their defeat to Myanmar in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, Pakistan are now placed 202nd among 211 nations, a position that reflects their ongoing struggles at the international level.

Alamgir and Abdullah discuss Bangladesh league experience, upcoming Myanmar game
Pakistan MNT stalwarts Alamgir Ghazi and Abdullah Shah both spoke positively about their Bangladesh league experience, need for a domestic league in Pakistan, and aim for a result in Myanmar game
