PFF NC to begin Pakistan MNT camp from 15 Feb for major events in 2023 including potential friendlies, a three-nation tourney in March, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
PFF NC to begin Pakistan MNT camp from 15 Feb for major events in 2023 including potential friendlies, a three-nation tourney in March, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
NC chairman Haroon Malik, ex-captain Muhammad Essa, coach Nasir Ismail say only long-term development plans in infrastructure, coaching, grassroots, domestic football can make Pakistan try for 2030 World Cup spot.
Muhammad Essa 'unimpressed' by friendly loss to Nepal. Also said including diaspora players 'damaged confidence' of local players
As Pakistan face Nepal today under captain Hassan Bashir, head coach Shahzad Anwar aims to build a strong side for major events in 2023 like World Cup qualifiers by testing a variety of players until then.
AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John defends format for joint 2026 WCQs, 2027 ACQs. PFF NC plans improving FIFA rankings for Pakistan NT
Despite 2026 FIFA World Cup expanding to 48 teams and increased AFC slots from 4.5 to 8.5, Pakistan still likely to start their road to qualification in first stage
As Asia's allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 8, Martin Lowe discusses how the AFC should structure their new qualifying path.