![Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Harun-Hamid-and-Rao-Umer-Hayat-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]")
Pakistan marked their first home game in eight years to win their first ever WCQ match thanks to 1-0 win over Cambodia in Islamabad
![Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-in-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]")
October18October 18, 2023
Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]
Pakistan finally win a FIFA World Cup qualification match after a 1-0 win over Cambodia at Jinnah Stadium to reach Round Two stage.
![PFF officials ousted from headquarters in Lahore [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/PFF-House.jpg "PFF officials ousted from headquarters in Lahore [Geo Super]")
October17October 17, 2023
PFF officials ousted from headquarters in Lahore [Geo Super]
Punjab Revenue Department has sealed PFF House in Lahore again over expired lease issues. Local courts had previously given stay in favour of PFF NC keeping control of the building.
![Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]")
October17October 17, 2023
Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]
“After eight long years, a big match will be played in Pakistan,” said head coach Stephen Constantine. “Our focus is to win with the support of our home fans.”
![Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Cambodia-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News]")
October17October 17, 2023
Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News]
Pakistan head coach Stephen Constantine: “I hope and am confident for a better game against Cambodia following the first-leg draw."
![Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-900x535.jpg "Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]")
October17October 18, 2023
Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]
Pakistan, with a population of over 240 million, does not have an international standard football stadium despite despite football being a popular sport.
![‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cambodia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]")
October17October 18, 2023
‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]
Ex-NT midfielder Muhammad Adil believes Pakistan will make full use of its first home international game in 8 years.
![Pakistan brings international football home after a bitter power struggle [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Abdullah-Iqbal-and-Easah-Suliman-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-WCQs-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan brings international football home after a bitter power struggle [The Guardian]")
October16October 21, 2023
Pakistan brings international football home after a bitter power struggle [The Guardian]
Eight years since the country last hosted a game, there are signs of optimism before a World Cup qualifier against Cambodia in Islamabad.
![Cambodian team attends practice session [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-and-Cambodia-training-sessions-at-outer-pitch-at-the-PSB-Complex-next-to-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Cambodian team attends practice session [The News]")
October16October 16, 2023
Cambodian team attends practice session [The News]
Both Pakistan and Cambodia squads practiced at the outer training pitch at PSB Complex next to Jinnah Stadium before the second leg of 2026 WCQs round one on 17th.
![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