Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 in Diamond Jubilee Cup Maldives, sends Pakistan to the final of a stand-alone football tournament after 64 years
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June4June 5, 2026
Pakistan end 3-year wait for win after beating Maldives
2nd half goals from Umar Nawaz, Abdul Samad Arshad and Harun Hamid also meant Pakistan won its first game over Maldives since 1991
February13February 13, 2026
KRL, Wapda set up title showdown with big wins
KRL and WAPDA thrash Army and SA Gardens respectively with identical 4-0 scorelines in National Challenge Cup semifinals at KPT Stadium
February11February 11, 2026
Army hammer Nimso, SA Gardens edge ISC on penalties
Army to face KRL, SA Gardens to face WAPDA in the 2026 National Challenge Cup semifinals on 13 February at KPT Stadium Karachi.
June4June 5, 2026
Pakistan end 3-year wait for win after beating Maldives
2nd half goals from Umar Nawaz, Abdul Samad Arshad and Harun Hamid also meant Pakistan won its first game over Maldives since 1991
June3June 4, 2026
Pakistan U20s depart for Azerbaijan friendly
Azerbaijan U20 vs Pakistan U20 friendly on 9 June at the Gabala City Stadium in Azerbaijan.
![Kaleemullah Jr set for Turkish trial, offering glimmer of hope for football revival [TCP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kaleemullah-Guam-vs-Pakistan-2026-AFC-U17-Asian-Cup-qualifiers.jpg "Kaleemullah Jr set for Turkish trial, offering glimmer of hope for football revival [TCP]")
March19March 19, 2026
Kaleemullah Jr set for Turkish trial, offering glimmer of hope for football revival [TCP]
Pakistan U17 star Kaleemullah Khan set to go for a trial with Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük SK.
March2March 4, 2026
Five Pakistan MNT players join Bangladesh club
Rao Umar Hayat, Alamgir Ghazi, Hayyan Khattak, Abdullah Shah and Shayek Dost officially join Brothers Union Football Club
![PFF’s lack of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-2026-SAFF-U20-Championship-1160x535.jpg "PFF’s lack of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation [Geo News]")
May28May 30, 2026
PFF’s lack of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation [Geo News]
Spokesperson says PFF had informed AFC of its decision in April this year to not register for the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers draw
![First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-U16-UEFA-U16-Development-Tournament-1160x535.jpg "First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]")
May5May 5, 2026
First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]
Pakistan U16 captain Abdul Samad and coach Muhammad Essa reflect on their young team experiencing a UEFA competition and European opposition for the first time in their lives.
![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-vs-India-2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]")
April23April 23, 2026
Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]
Pakistan withdraw from 2026 SAFF Women's Championship in Goa, India as ongoing Pak-India political tensions affect sporting visits between the two countries.
![Pakistan coach Adeel calls for more international matches after FIFA Series [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Adeel-Rizki-FIFA-Series-2026-1080x535.jpeg "Pakistan coach Adeel calls for more international matches after FIFA Series [Dawn]")
April22April 22, 2026
Pakistan coach Adeel calls for more international matches after FIFA Series [Dawn]
Pakistan WNT head coach Adeel Rizki argues the if team is to build on their historic FIFA Series appearance, they must play — regularly, consistently and often.
April20April 20, 2026
Work begins on Pakistan’s first FIFA Arena pitch in Lahore
Total of 11 FIFA Arena pitches have already been approved, with the PFF having formally requested 15 additional pitches to accelerate the programme's reach nationwide.
![Zahmena Malik on Pakistan’s FIFA Series targets [FIFA.com]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Zahmena-Malik-Pakistan-vs-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Zahmena Malik on Pakistan’s FIFA Series targets [FIFA.com]")
April7April 7, 2026
Zahmena Malik on Pakistan’s FIFA Series targets [FIFA.com]
Forward Zahmena Malik on Pakistan’s upcoming FIFA Series fixtures and the opportunity to put the planet’s fifth largest nation on the women’s football map.
![Audit demand intensifies as government questions PFF over FIFA funds [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "Audit demand intensifies as government questions PFF over FIFA funds [The News]")
March19March 19, 2026
Audit demand intensifies as government questions PFF over FIFA funds [The News]
PFF to make fresh request to FIFA for a detailed audit of all funds allocated for Pakistani football during the Normalisation Committee period.
April2April 2, 2024
PFF NC must make its next 9-months plan clear
FPDC Editorial: With FIFA granting a generous extension to the PFF Normalisation Committee's mandate till December 2024, NC must also plan, and secure funding for, actual football.
July28May 21, 2025
Exclusive interview with Jimmy Shan
FPDC spoke with former West Brom head coach Jimmy Shan, discussing his Pakistani roots, beating Mourinho's United at Old Trafford, and his football philosophy
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