![The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-poster-1160x535.jpg "The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]")
One sport which can play a pivotal role in uplifting the international sporting image of Pakistan is football. Compared to cricket which is more region-specific, sports such as football attract a more global appeal and viewership.
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![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]")
April3April 3, 2026
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.
July3July 4, 2024
PFF requests proposal to launch professional football league
PFF Press Release: Lahore – July 3, 2024 The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced a Request-For-Proposal (RFP) to onboard...
June22June 23, 2024
PFF says top firms keen for premier football, futsal competitions
Firms invited to email intent to mail@pff.com.pk by 8 July 2024. Afterwards, all interested parties will be invited to a preliminary meeting to discuss their technical and financial proposals.
![FOOTBALL: NEW HOPES, OLD FEARS [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-beating-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "FOOTBALL: NEW HOPES, OLD FEARS [Dawn]")
January11January 11, 2026
FOOTBALL: NEW HOPES, OLD FEARS [Dawn]
Pakistan WNT is expected to play the FIFA Series in March. Facing off against teams from other confederations will be both an opportunity and a challenge
December14December 15, 2025
Karachi City ends SAFF Women’s Club Championship run
APF beats Karachi City 1-0. Karachi City ends their SAFF Women's Club Championship campaign with 2 points from 4 games.
July23July 23, 2024
Naser Kayani, a Pakistani-Spaniard football coach at Valencia
FootballPakistan.Com had a brief chat with Naser Kayani, the Pakistani Spaniard coach in the women’s football setup at Valencia CF.
July13July 14, 2024
PFF, PFRA discuss referee development in Pakistan
The primary focus of the meeting was to align the PFRA constitution with the PFF statutes to ensure cohesive and standardized operations moving forward.
![PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-U23-team-trials-in-Multan-29-30-July-2025-1160x535.jpg "PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]")
July31August 1, 2025
PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]
“It’s great to see talent emerging from all corners of Pakistan after nearly a decade,” said PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani.
![Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-U23-team-trials-in-Multan-1160x535.jpg "Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]")
July29July 30, 2025
Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]
Pakistan’s experienced coaches including Gohar Zaman, Mohammad Habib, Mehmood Khan and Jaffar Khan are supervising the trials ahead of head coach Nolberto Solano's arrival
![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]")
July6July 7, 2025
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]](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]")
July5July 5, 2025
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.
![FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PFFlogo.jpg "FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News]")
February7February 7, 2025
FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News]
“The suspension will only be lifted subject to the PFF Congress approving the version of the PFF Constitution presented by FIFA and the AFC,” said a FIFA statement.
February6February 6, 2025
PFF Elections on hold as FIFA pushes for constitutional overhaul [Nukta]
Some influential football stakeholders apparently have started backing PFF NC and will engage with Congress members to ensure FIFA's amendments in PFF Constitution are approved so elections can be finalized.
![FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-FIFA-logo-1160x461.jpg "FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS]"){kind=logo}
February6February 6, 2025
FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS]
The question arises: if Congress, the PFF's supreme body, has rejected the proposed amendments, how can FIFA force these changes to appoint a preferred candidate as PFF president?
March13March 13, 2015
Pakistan’s first ever official Manchester United fan club founded
Pakistan’s first ever official Manchester United fan club was founded in the recent week with an official email by the...
![Pakistan draw pot-giants Yemen for 2018 World Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Pakistan-Peace-Cup.jpg "Pakistan draw pot-giants Yemen for 2018 World Cup qualifiers [The News]")
February11April 19, 2026
Pakistan draw pot-giants Yemen for 2018 World Cup qualifiers [The News]
Pakistan were drawn with a monstrous Yemen side in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers first round as the draws for the 12 lowest-ranked Asian nations were unveiled at Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
![A football factory powering Pakistan’s dreams [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/POPO-FC-prospects-Abdul-Samad-Kaleemullah-Abdul-Rehman-1160x535.jpg "A football factory powering Pakistan’s dreams [Dawn]")
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