Pakistan MNT continue downward slide in FIFA world rankings due to continued losing streak. Pakistan WNT expected to rise up in FIFA women's rankings after crucial wins in WACQs

Hanna Khan: Texas college soccer trailblazer with Pakistani roots
FootballPakistan.Com caught up with Pakistani-American college footballer Hanna Khan over the summer, talking about life, soccer, and the possibility of representing Pakistan WNT in the future.
![CM Balochistan Gold Cup to start on July 15 [APP] CM Balochistan Gold Cup to start on July 15 [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/All-Pakistan-CM-Balochistan-Football-Gold-Cup-2025-banner-1160x535.jpg)
CM Balochistan Gold Cup to start on July 15 [APP]
With over 50 teams across Pakistan taking part in the tournament under the auspices of the Balochistan Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Baloch FC Nushki and Afghan FC Chaman to open the event on 15 July
![Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn] Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mariam-Mahmood-scores-for-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]
Mariam Mahmood's first half brace for Pakistan enough to overcome Kyrgyzstan 2-1 to conclude the WNT's maiden Women's Asian Cup qualifiers campaign.
![Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super] Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Layla-Banaras-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]
1st half brace by Mariam Mahmood helps Pakistan WNT beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 to finish Group D of Women's Asian Cup qualifiers with 6 points. Chinese Taipei beat hosts Indonesia 2-1 to win group and qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia.
![President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation] President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-scoring-vs-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg)
President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]
“This is a proud day for all of us,” said PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani. “The team’s spirited performance has not only earned a crucial win but also lifted the spirits of football fans across the country. They have made the nation proud.”
![Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News] Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nadia-Khan-scores-Pakistan-vs-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News]
Pakistan responded strongly from 8-0 mauling at hands of Chinese Taipei to stun hosts Indonesia. First half goals from Nadia Khan and Suha Hirani earn Pakistan a stunning 2-0 win in 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers Group D.
![Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta] Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KRL-vs-SSGC-PPFL-2018-finale.jpg)
Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta]
A key challenge for newly elected PFF would be regarding the future of the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) and how it needs to be run to revive and professionalize domestic football in Pakistan.
![AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC] AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Chinese-Taipei-vs-Pakistan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC]
Pakistan WNT's first ever AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier ends with a heavy 8-0 defeat in Group D against top seeds Chinese Taipei in Indonesia.
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Pak WNT head into AFC Qualifiers underprepared but determined [The News]
Pakistan WNT had last played an international fixture over 7 months ago. They now face Chinese Taipei in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers today in Indonesia.
![Pakistan men slide to 201st in football rankings, women gain [The News] Pakistan men slide to 201st in football rankings, women gain [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-MNT-and-WNT-1160x528.jpg)