The challenge facing Pakistan is reflected in the FIFA rankings. Thailand are 94th, Pakistan are 198th, Philippines 135th and Vietnam 113th.
![Pakistan look forward to ‘big test’ as Thailand looms in FIFA Asean Cup opener [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Mohammad-Fazal-training-2026-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan look forward to ‘big test’ as Thailand looms in FIFA Asean Cup opener [Dawn]")
September26October 25, 2026
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September25October 25, 2026
PFF president Gilani meets with FIFA chief Infantino during UNGA week
PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani holds significant meeting with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino during United Nations General Assembly week.
September25October 25, 2026
Pakistan gear up for FIFA ASEAN Cup challenge
"We want to test ourselves against better teams," says head coach Nolberto Solano. "Will give our best," says captain Abdullah Iqbal.
![Solano: We will fight for Pakistan [FIFA.com]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Nolberto-Solano-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-pre-match-presser-1160x535.jpeg "Solano: We will fight for Pakistan [FIFA.com]")
September24October 25, 2026
Solano: We will fight for Pakistan [FIFA.com]
Peruvian icon Nolberto Solano on Pakistan’s FIFA ASEAN Cup challenge, World Cup dreams and playing with Maradona.
September22October 25, 2026
PFF U-17 Championship 2026 Postponed
PFF U17 Championship, scheduled to begin on Sep 23, postponed owing to uncertain situation in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Tournament to take place at a later date.
September20October 25, 2026
PFF U-17 Championship 2026 Kicks Off on the 23rd in Islamabad
PFF U17 Championship 2026 to take place from 23 September to 4 October in Islamabad featuring teams from all provinces and regions.
![Pakistan name squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup, Solano to join in Indonesia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pakistan-celebrate-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-win-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan name squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup, Solano to join in Indonesia [Dawn]")
September20October 25, 2026
Pakistan name squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup, Solano to join in Indonesia [Dawn]
23-member Pakistan MNT squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup named. Pakistan face Thailand (Sep 26), Philippines (Sep 29) and Vietnam (Oct 2) in Group B.
![Visa delay keeps Solano out of national camp [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Visa delay keeps Solano out of national camp [Express Tribune]")
September19October 25, 2026
Visa delay keeps Solano out of national camp [Express Tribune]
Former Peru international will join the Pakistan squad directly in Indonesia for FIFA ASEAN Cup after applying for wrong visa category.
![NA body seeks cricket’s return to IPC Ministry, strict FIFA reforms [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PFF-delegation-with-NA-Committee-on-IPC.jpg "NA body seeks cricket’s return to IPC Ministry, strict FIFA reforms [The News]")
September16October 25, 2026
NA body seeks cricket’s return to IPC Ministry, strict FIFA reforms [The News]
The National Assembly standing committee on IPC recommended amendments to the PFF laws and directed the federation to ensure full implementation of FIFA reforms. PFF delegation assures these reforms will take place.
![Michael Owen opens up on failed St Pat’s football project in Pakistan [Dublin Live]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GSV-trials-with-St-Patricks-Athletic-FC.jpg "Michael Owen opens up on failed St Pat’s football project in Pakistan [Dublin Live]")
September15October 25, 2026
Michael Owen opens up on failed St Pat’s football project in Pakistan [Dublin Live]
Owen was brought on board alongside Dublin club St Patrick’s Athletic in a high-profile attempt to launch a talent pipeline to Europe, only for the venture to quietly die a death.