21-member squad to be led by captain Maria Khan under head coach Adeel Rizki for 2026 WACQs in Indonesia. Pakistan WNT to face Chinese Taipei (29 June), Indonesia (2 July) and Kyrgyzstan (5 July).
Category: Women’s Football

Layla and Marsha eager on Pakistan WNT
Marsha Malik and Layla Banaras spoke with FPDC contributor Trehan Football about getting called-up for the Pakistan women's national team and theur maiden AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification campaign
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Six diaspora players join Pakistan women’s football camp for WACQs [Geo News]
Provisional squad features players with professional experience in European, North American leagues for upcoming 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. Training camp to begin in Islamabad on 19 June.
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Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]
Both of Pakistan’s men’s and women’s football teams have done better than expected of them, given the lack of preparation, funding and domestic structures. Can the election of a president for the Pakistan Football Federation finally set in motion sweeping changes to how football is played in the country?
![Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS] Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-800x535.jpg)
Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]
With the right leadership, proper funding, better facilities, and more support, football in Pakistan could flourish, writes Asher Butt for The News on Sunday
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Pakistan in race for AFC Women’s Cup [The News]
Pakistan WNT confirmed as entrants for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in June-July. Draws to be held by end of March.

Jennah Farooki: Pakistan WNT’s Newest Goalie
FootballPakistan.Com had an exclusive interview with the 17-year-old goalkeeper from New York after making her international debut against Saudi Arabia in Doha on Dec 7, 2024.

Pakistan 1-1 Saudi Arabia in women’s friendly
Suha Hirani's stunning goal direct from a corner kick helped Pakistan WNT earn a draw against Saudi Arabia in Doha.
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Pakistan WNT underprepared for friendly against Saudi Arabia [Nukta]
Pakistan coach Adeel Rizki said they did not get enough time for training ahead of the game to be played in Doha on Saturday, Dec 7.
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Pakistan WNT get permission for friendly against Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]
PSB issued NOC for Pakistan women's national football team to fly out to Doha on 4 Dec for scheduled international friendly against Saudi Arabia on 7 Dec.
