![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.
April25April 25, 2024
18 matches decided on first day of PFF Futsal National Cup Phase 5
Legends Arena in Karachi hosted the Karachi phase of the 1st PFF Futsal National Cup 2023-24.
![Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup knockouts [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jinnah-Stadium-1160x535.jpg "Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup knockouts [Dawn]")
April23April 23, 2024
Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup knockouts [Dawn]
Jinnah Stadium Islamabad confirmed as venue for the much-delayed final round of the National Challenge Cup. Matches will begin from May 1st onward.
December5December 5, 2025
Karachi City face Transport United in SAFF Women’s Club Championship
Karachi City face Transport United (5 Dec), Nasrin SA (8 Dec), East Bengal (11 Dec) and APF (14 Dec) in the SAFF Women's Club Championship
November30December 1, 2025
Pakistan end AFC U17 qualifiers with 11-0 win over Guam
Yemen top group and qualify for 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup as group winners after beating Laos. Pakistan finish 2nd in the group after hattricks from Kaleemullah and Abdul Samad.
![Pakistani footballers stand with Palestine [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Pakistan-vs-Palestine.jpg "Pakistani footballers stand with Palestine [Express Tribune]")
October14October 14, 2023
Pakistani footballers stand with Palestine [Express Tribune]
Pakistani footballers Muhammad Adil, Saadullah, Muhammad Riaz recall visiting Palestine for the Al-Nakba Cups and witnessing prison-like living conditions and hospitality of the Palestinians
![Pakistan coach opens up on importance of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-supervising-Pakistan-MNT-training-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan coach opens up on importance of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
October6October 7, 2023
Pakistan coach opens up on importance of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Stephen Constantine talks frankly about the challenges facing Pakistan's squad selections and preparations for upcoming WCQ against Cambodia on 12 and 17 October.
October10October 11, 2023
6th Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth League launched
A total of 74 teams, featuring 1200+ boys and girls from across Karachi, to take part in over 200 matches over next 3 months
![SAFF U19 Championship: India beat Pakistan in final [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-finish-2nd-in-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-1160x535.jpg "SAFF U19 Championship: India beat Pakistan in final [Geo Super]")
September30October 1, 2023
SAFF U19 Championship: India beat Pakistan in final [Geo Super]
India defended their SAFF U19 title with a 3-0 win over Pakistan in Kathmandu.
![PFF asked to complete paperwork for NOC ahead of Saudi Arabia friendly [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-WNT-anthem-1080x535.jpg "PFF asked to complete paperwork for NOC ahead of Saudi Arabia friendly [The News]")
November9November 15, 2024
PFF asked to complete paperwork for NOC ahead of Saudi Arabia friendly [The News]
PSB says PFF must submit official invitation from host country, PSB-prescribed proforma, a written undertaking
![Aliza Sabir — from football pitches to cricket grounds [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aliza-Sabir-Pakistan-WNT-in-football-and-cricket.jpg "Aliza Sabir — from football pitches to cricket grounds [Geo News]")
November9November 15, 2024
Aliza Sabir — from football pitches to cricket grounds [Geo News]
19-year-old sportswoman has represented Pakistan in international football and now aims to make her mark in cricket
![Congress opposes several proposed amendments to PFF constitution [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sheikh-Ahmed-Rehan-from-Islamabad-FA-at-PFF-Constitution-Reform-Workshop-1160x535.jpg "Congress opposes several proposed amendments to PFF constitution [Dawn]")
November19November 19, 2024
Congress opposes several proposed amendments to PFF constitution [Dawn]
FIFA/AFC proposal of making PFF presidential elections open for anyone to contest was strongly opposed by PFF Congress members who want to elect from among themselves.
November18November 18, 2024
PFF Extraordinary Congress on 19 November
PFF NC to stick with Extraordinary Congress plans. PFF constitution review workshop was also held with NC members and three-member joint FIFA-AFC delegation.
![Why Pakistan football failed to flourish despite growing popularity [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-crowd-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-WCQs-vs-Cambodia-1160x535.jpg "Why Pakistan football failed to flourish despite growing popularity [Nukta]")
November2November 2, 2024
Why Pakistan football failed to flourish despite growing popularity [Nukta]
There are a thousand different reasons why the beautiful game paints a bleak picture in a sports-mad country. But primarily it’s power struggles, poor management and allegations of corruption within the national set-up which have caused the greatest harm.
![Too many frequent changes hurting Pak football: Kaleemullah [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Kaleem-bishkek.jpg "Too many frequent changes hurting Pak football: Kaleemullah [The News]")
July20December 3, 2020
Too many frequent changes hurting Pak football: Kaleemullah [The News]
Pakistan’s star striker Kaleemullah has said that frequent changes in the combination of the national team has inflicted a huge damage on Pakistan football.
![Dreams of nothingness [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Pakistan-Asian-Games-2010.jpg "Dreams of nothingness [Dawn]")
July6October 8, 2018
Dreams of nothingness [Dawn]
By Mohammed Shahnawaz Every four years a phenomenon grips the Pakistani public that is the football World Cup with pockets...
![U-17, futsal team camps in progress [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-coach-kit-1080x535.jpg "U-17, futsal team camps in progress [Dawn]")
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