The 2-2 draw against Philippines in the FIFA Asean Cup is worth celebrating for Pakistan, but a moment of reflection as well.
![The fightback in Bandung and Pakistan football’s reality [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Pakistan-huddle-Philippines-vs-Pakistan-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpeg "The fightback in Bandung and Pakistan football’s reality [Dawn]")
September30October 25, 2026
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![‘We felt we could win it’: Solano hails Pakistan’s character [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Pakistan-celebrate-draw-with-Philippines-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpg "‘We felt we could win it’: Solano hails Pakistan’s character [The News]")
September30October 25, 2026
‘We felt we could win it’: Solano hails Pakistan’s character [The News]
Nolberto Solano and Ali Akbar Khan express happiness over Pakistan's fightback to draw Philippines in FIFA ASEAN Cup.
![Pakistan stage stunning comeback to hold Philippines in ASEAN Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Abdul-Samad-Arshad-Philippines-vs-Pakistan-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan stage stunning comeback to hold Philippines in ASEAN Cup [The News]")
September30October 25, 2026
Pakistan stage stunning comeback to hold Philippines in ASEAN Cup [The News]
Ali Akbar Khan and Abdul Samad Arshad inspire Pakistan to come from 2-0 at half time to draw 2-2 against Philippines and get first point in the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
![Iqbal: Pakistan can compete [FIFA.com]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Abdullah-Iqbal-Philippines-vs-Pakistan-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpg "Iqbal: Pakistan can compete [FIFA.com]")
September29October 25, 2026
Iqbal: Pakistan can compete [FIFA.com]
Team captain Abdullah Iqbal and coach Norberto Solano discuss Pakistan's promising performance at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
![Pakistan seek ASEAN Cup revival against Philippines [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Pakistan-training-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan seek ASEAN Cup revival against Philippines [Dawn]")
September29October 25, 2026
Pakistan seek ASEAN Cup revival against Philippines [Dawn]
Nolberto Solano expects much improved performance from Pakistan against 135 ranked Philippines.
September28October 25, 2026
PFF National U-17 Championship 2026 to Kick Off on October 1
10 teams from all four provinces and Islamabad divided into 3 groups will compete for the PFF U17 crown from 1-10 October.
![Pakistan open FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with loss to Thailand [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Pakistan-v-Thailand-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan open FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with loss to Thailand [Dawn]")
September27October 25, 2026
Pakistan open FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with loss to Thailand [Dawn]
Thailand ease past Pakistan 4-0 to begin FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia.
![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
Pakistan look forward to ‘big test’ as Thailand looms in FIFA Asean Cup opener [Dawn]
The challenge facing Pakistan is reflected in the FIFA rankings. Thailand are 94th, Pakistan are 198th, Philippines 135th and Vietnam 113th.
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.