Nolberto Solano and Abdullah Iqbal back Pakistan’s growth ahead of Maldives Diamond Jubilee International Tournament opener vs Bangladesh tomorrow
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May31May 31, 2026
FIFA and AFC stress revision of PFF Constitution
FIFA and AFC officials stress revision of PFF Constitution during the PFF Governance and Statutes Revision Workshop 2026
![National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-PFF-National-Challenge-Cup-draw-ceremony-with-Umaid-Wasim-Nolberto-Solani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-Azam-Khan-1160x535.jpeg "National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]")
February4February 4, 2026
National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]
“There are a lot of issues that needed to be fixed,” the former Newcastle United winger admitted who became Pakistan MNT head coach last year
February3February 3, 2026
National Challenge Cup 2026 from 4 February
12 department teams taking part in Karachi from 4-15 February for the 31st National Football Challenge Cup.
May25May 25, 2026
Pakistan face Bangladesh in Maldives Diamond Jubilee opener
Pakistan MNT face Bangladesh (1 June), hosts Maldives (4 June) and Afghanistan (7 June) in the Diamond Jubilee International Tournament.
![FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-launch-event-at-US-Embassy-Islamabad-1-1160x535.jpg "FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]")
May24May 24, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]
The FIFA World Cup 2026 launch ceremony hosted by the US Embassy Islamabad in collaboration with the PFF carried significance beyond symbolism and celebration, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS.
![PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Saddam-Hussain-and-Kaleemullah-celebrate-Pakistan-U23-win-over-India-U23-in-2014.jpg "PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]")
September27September 28, 2025
PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]
Both former Pakistan MNT captains make a surprising return after many years away in 37-member provisional squad list for the Afghanistan ACQs matches in October. Adil Nabi and Etzaz Hussain also listed.
![FIFA clears Etzaz Hussain to play for Pakistan [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Etzaz-Hussain-and-PFF-1160x535.jpg "FIFA clears Etzaz Hussain to play for Pakistan [Geo News]")
September11September 11, 2025
FIFA clears Etzaz Hussain to play for Pakistan [Geo News]
Norwegian Pakistani midfielder likely to make his debut for Pakistan MNT in the October double-header against Afghanistan.
March30March 30, 2026
Pakistan U16 trials on 2-3 April in Islamabad
National U16 Boys Team trials for the upcoming UEFA U16 Development Tournament in Kazakhstan. Muhammad Essa to be Pakistan U16 head coach.
![Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-squad-and-staff-for-2026-SAFF-U20-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]")
March20March 21, 2026
Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]
The Pakistan Men’s Under-20 team on Friday began their journey for the Maldives, where the team will take part in the SAFF Under-20 Championship.
April8April 8, 2026
Pakistan WNT eager to impress at the FIFA Series in Ivory Coast
"We want to show that women & girls in Pakistan are very capable of progressing in world football" say Adeel Rizki and Suha Hirani
![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.
![PFF executive council majority calls crucial meeting [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-ExCo-meeting-22-Aug-2025-1160x535.jpg "PFF executive council majority calls crucial meeting [The News]")
November1November 1, 2025
PFF executive council majority calls crucial meeting [The News]
Majority of PFF ExCo call in meeting in first week of November to decide on critical matters such as FIFA ordering PFF's audit and the upcoming visit of AFC president Sheikh Salman.
October5October 5, 2025
Editorial: PFF funding crises cloud Pak-Afg fixtures
PFF's financial woes, FIFA-AFC restrictions on funding, likely to impact on Pakistan's chances in 2027 ACQs against Afghanistan this week.
![Players unpaid, billions spent: FIFA likely to scrutinise PFF NC’s finances [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "Players unpaid, billions spent: FIFA likely to scrutinise PFF NC’s finances [The News]")
September20September 20, 2025
Players unpaid, billions spent: FIFA likely to scrutinise PFF NC’s finances [The News]
PFF ExCo members demand a FIFA audit on 'questionable spending' of Rs 2billion (around $7 million) during the NC tenure of 2020-25 amid accusations of financial mismanagement and lack of transparency.
May18May 20, 2017
Champions League final: European heavyweights Real Madrid and Juventus clash
The 2017 Champions League final in Cardiff sees two of the world’s biggest football clubs clash, with Real Madrid and...
January5January 7, 2016
Kaleemullah & FPDC teamed up for their fans at Total Football.
Pakistan national football team captain and Tulsa Roughnecks striker Kaleemullah took to Total Football, Islamabad on Friday for a meet...
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