PFF delegation 'satisfied' with Jinnah Stadium, requests PSB to ensure pitch, scoreboard, lights meet FIFA requirements for confirmation to host 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia
![PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection.jpg "PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August17August 18, 2023
![Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Alamgir-Ghazi-Mauritius-vs-Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Series-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]")
August17August 17, 2023
Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]
Pakistan face tough task in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September as they face former champs Japan, hosts Bahrain, and Palestine with eyes on integrating squad for 2026 WCQs in October
![Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-camp-in-Lahore-for-SAFF-U16-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]")
August17August 17, 2023
Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]
Pakistan preparing for SAFF U16 Championship under Sajjad Mehmood and Hassan Baloch. Event to be played in early September in Bhutan. Pakistan in Group B with the hosts and Maldives
![PSB invites PFF NC to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-900x535.jpg "PSB invites PFF NC to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August16August 16, 2023
PSB invites PFF NC to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad on 17 Aug before submitting home venue name on 18 Aug for 2026 WCQs vs Cambodia in October.
August16August 16, 2023
PFF announces probables for AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers
34 players called up for camp beginning August 17 in Abbottabad before AFC U23 qualifiers from September 6-12 where Pakistan face Japan, hosts Bahrain, and Palestine.
![‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Shahid-Khokhar-and-Haroon-Malik-addressing-presser-in-PFF-House.jpeg "‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]")
August15August 15, 2023
‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]
PFF NC member Shahid Khokhar says sports federations in Pakistan only relying on funding from international bodies and govt support is obsolete and unsustainable. Also urged govt to focus on sporting infrastructure instead of authoritarian control on sporting matters.
![Maria Khan joins Saudi Women’s Premier League club [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Maria-Khan-signs-for-Saudi-WPL-side-Eastern-Flames-FC-1160x535.jpeg "Maria Khan joins Saudi Women’s Premier League club [Geo Super]")
August12August 12, 2023
Maria Khan joins Saudi Women’s Premier League club [Geo Super]
by Faizan Lakhani KARACHI: Pakistan women’s football team captain Maria Khan has been signed by Saudi Women Premier League Club,...
![PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Punjab-Stadium-Lahore.jpg "PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]")
August12August 12, 2023
PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]
Sports Board Punjab likely to consent Punjab Stadium as potential 'home' venue for 2026 WCQs game against Cambodia on 17 October, subject to meeting FIFA/AFC venue requirements.
![Pakistan’s Kayla ‘Baji Banana’ Siddiqi dreams about playing FIFA World Cup [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kayla-Siddiqi-with-Kayanat-Bokhari-Sanober-Sattar-Marvi-Baig-Zulfia-Nazir-Aaliya-Sadiq-and-Anmol-Hira-836x535.jpg "Pakistan’s Kayla ‘Baji Banana’ Siddiqi dreams about playing FIFA World Cup [Geo Super]")
August10August 11, 2023
Pakistan’s Kayla ‘Baji Banana’ Siddiqi dreams about playing FIFA World Cup [Geo Super]
US-based defender made her Pakistan WNT debut on 18 July against Singapore in a friendly.
![PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/psb-pff-sbp.jpg "PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]")
August10August 10, 2023
PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]
PFF NC formally requests PSB and SBP for availability of Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium for WCQs return leg on 17 October. Also sends AFC venue regulations that need to be met by either venue to host the game.