Even though Pakistan are eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, there are clear signs that the national team is finally being rebuilt under its new coach Stephen Constantine.
![PFF considering holding club, departmental leagues [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Army-vs-HEC-2023-24-NFCC-R2-1160x535.jpg "PFF considering holding club, departmental leagues [The News]")
June13June 13, 2024
PFF considering holding club, departmental leagues [The News]
Facing pressure over lack of regular domestic football, PFF NC now considering options for organising club and department leagues, futsal events for men and women.
![Mayor Karachi extends support to PFL in bid to revive football in Pakistan [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mayor-Karachi-Murtaza-Wahab-with-PFLs-Farhan-Junejo.jpg "Mayor Karachi extends support to PFL in bid to revive football in Pakistan [Geo Super]")
June13June 14, 2024
Mayor Karachi extends support to PFL in bid to revive football in Pakistan [Geo Super]
PFL's Farhan Junejo met Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab.
![Late-arriving Pakistan end qualifying campaign with loss to Tajikistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mohammad-Fazal-Tajikistan-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Late-arriving Pakistan end qualifying campaign with loss to Tajikistan [Dawn]")
June12June 16, 2024
Late-arriving Pakistan end qualifying campaign with loss to Tajikistan [Dawn]
With much of its squad reaching just hours before kickoff, Pakistan lose to hosts Tajikistan 3-0 in Dushanbe as the Round Two stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers came to an end across Asia.
![Pakistan team take air force flight to Tajikistan for FIFA qualifier today [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-team-landing-in-Dushanbe-Tajikistan-after-special-PAF-flight-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan team take air force flight to Tajikistan for FIFA qualifier today [Arab News]")
June11June 11, 2024
Pakistan team take air force flight to Tajikistan for FIFA qualifier today [Arab News]
Flight schedule of team affected twice by technical issues. Game against Tajikistan scheduled today for 8pm Pakistan time.
June10June 11, 2024
Pakistan’s charter flight to Tajikistan also cancelled
Pakistan team's special chartered flight to Tajikistan this morning also got cancelled due to 'technical issues' on the airplane. PFF NC now scampering for other last minutes options to reach Dushanbe before the 11 June final WCQ.
![PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-squad-at-Jinnah-Stadium-ahead-of-Saudi-Arabia-game-1160x535.jpg "PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News]")
June10June 11, 2024
PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News]
With alternative and chartered flights proving difficult, PFF NC has approached the Prime Minister House for assistance in getting Pakistan squad to Tajikistan on time for the last WCQ match on 11 June.
![Pakistan may miss World Cup Qualifiers game due to flight issue [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan may miss World Cup Qualifiers game due to flight issue [The News]")
June9June 11, 2024
Pakistan may miss World Cup Qualifiers game due to flight issue [The News]
Much of the squad was scheduled to travel on a private airline to Dushanbe in Tajikistan, but a bird strike forced a cancellation of the flight.
![Constantine says Pakistan ‘better than before’ despite loss to Saudis [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-after-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg "Constantine says Pakistan ‘better than before’ despite loss to Saudis [Dawn]")
June8June 8, 2024
Constantine says Pakistan ‘better than before’ despite loss to Saudis [Dawn]
“The boys give everything in the game and as a coach you cannot ask for more. Maybe the quality is not there but it’s part of the process to learn from mistakes. We have a lot of young players who will be the future of Pakistan football. I want to look forward. I think we are better than we were when I came.” said Stephen Constantine.
![Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]")
June7June 7, 2024
Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]
South Korea, Iraq, Iran, Japan also continue winning form in 2026 WCQs. India's Sunil Chhetri bows out after 0-0 draw at home with Kuwait.