Pakistan’s skipper Abdullah Iqbal said that they made blunders. “We lost the match because of the blunders we made,”
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Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan 3-0 in WCQs [Arab News]
A brace from Firas Al-Buraikan plus another one from Musab al-Juwayr against Pakistan at Jinnah Stadium confirmed Saudi Arabia's entry in next round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune]
“I'm struggling to understand what is it that Pakistan doesn't understand about football in terms of. Does anybody have any idea the amount of publicity, money, goodwill and that they would have if they embrace football? It's just beyond me,” said Stephen Constantine.
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Constantine vows to give Saudis ‘a taste of Pakistan’ [Dawn]
“We’re facing formidable opposition but we will look to give them a taste of Pakistan here,” said Stephen Constantine ahead of today's clash with Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia.
![Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super] Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Roberto-Mancinis-Saudi-Arabia-arrive-in-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg)
Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia arrived a day before the June 6 clash against hosts Pakistan at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
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PFL vows to build ‘sustainable football ecosystem’ [Dawn]
The PFL franchise league vowed to build “a sustainable football ecosystem” in its launch event but did not present a framework on how it will do so.
![Pakistan Football League launched [The News] Pakistan Football League launched [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-Launch-Event-2024-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan Football League launched [The News]
The PFL franchise league held its formal launch event in a Lahore hotel yesterday. 5 franchise teams unveiled: Zalmi FC, Lahore FC, Sialkot FC, Faisalabad Lions FC, Lyari Tigers FC.
![2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super] 2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg)
2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]
24-member Pakistan squad announced for the final Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Asian second round. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia on 6 June at home, Tajikistan on 11 June away.
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With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]
Despite being termed 'illegal and unsanctioned' by PFF NC earlier, the Michael Owen led PFL delegation met with IPC Minister and Chairman Senate to get govt backing for their franchise league project.
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High-powered footballers in Pakistan for PFL launch [The News]
Various international football players and executives part of PFL UK delegation visiting Pakistan ahead of their franchise league launch event on 4 June in Lahore.