Pakistan squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Round 2 named against Jordan as selected by head coach Stephen Constantine. Diaspora players to join team directly in Islamabad by Monday.
Constantine laments Pakistan’s lack of preparation for World Cup qualifiers against Jordan [Dawn]
"No, we are not going to play this World Cup and maybe not the next World Cup as well. I am trying to prepare a team for Asian Cup qualifiers and SAFF Championship.” said Stephen Constantine
Stephen says Jordan game difficult ‘but will fight’ [The News]
Asked if there was any specific strategy to beat Jordan, Pakistan boss Stephen Constantine said with a smile “to beat them or stop them.”
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Pakistan coach Stephen Constantine provides update about diaspora players ahead of Jordan clash [Geo Super]
"Pakistan won't qualify for next FIFA World Cup. We won't find talent if there is no proper domestic league. The players are working really hard but I’m not satisfied with team’s performance. 4-5 players are currently playing in foreign leagues and they will join the squad soon for Jordan clash."
PFF NC gets 9-month extension [The News]
'NC has started district elections process and can easily hold PFF elections inside six months but FIFA showed more generosity and gave it a nine-month extension.'
FIFA hands nine-month extension to PFF NC [Dawn]
FIFA's all-powerful Council gives PFF NC another mandate extension till 15 December, despite previous warnings if PFF elections were not held by this month.
Meeting convened to finalise arrangements for WC qualifier against Jordan [The News]
PSB convenes meeting with PFF NC and various authorities to finalize security and administrative arrangements for the 21 March WCQ clash with Jordan at Jinnah Stadium.
Pak football team camp begins [The News]
Foreign coaches arrived here late Sunday night. All the home-grown probable players were part of the first training session in Lahore under Pakistan boss Stephen Constantine.
PFF NC names local players for national camp [The News]
Pakistan MNT training camp will start on Monday in Lahore. 26 domestic probables called up for Jordan matches
on 21 and 26 March. Diaspora selections will be announced later by PFF.
Can Pakistan prepare NT for World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks? [Express Tribune]
Still no confirmed date for national camp before 2026 World Cup qualifier, Jinnah Stadium pitch to be in questionable health, and PFF NC looks forward to good performance by the team on March 21 vs Asian Cup finalists Jordan.