![Lyari’s passion [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-screenings-in-Lyari-1160x535.jpg "Lyari’s passion [Dawn]")
THE love for football in Lyari knows no bounds. The World Cup might be underway thousands of miles away in...
Tag: 2026 FIFA World Cup
![Zidane Iqbal: The footballer who gave Pakistan its first World Cup moment [Al Jazeera]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Zidane-Iqbal-Iraq-vs-Norway-2026-FIFA-World-Cup.jpg "Zidane Iqbal: The footballer who gave Pakistan its first World Cup moment [Al Jazeera]")
June17June 18, 2026
Zidane Iqbal: The footballer who gave Pakistan its first World Cup moment [Al Jazeera]
The Manchester-born Iraq national team midfielder is the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.
![FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-launch-event-at-US-Embassy-Islamabad-1-1160x535.jpg "FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]")
May24May 24, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]
The FIFA World Cup 2026 launch ceremony hosted by the US Embassy Islamabad in collaboration with the PFF carried significance beyond symbolism and celebration, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS.
![The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-poster-1160x535.jpg "The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]")
April5April 5, 2026
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]
One sport which can play a pivotal role in uplifting the international sporting image of Pakistan is football. Compared to cricket which is more region-specific, sports such as football attract a more global appeal and viewership.
![PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-USA-Charge-dAffaires-Natalie-Baker-1160x535.jpg "PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS]")
January25January 25, 2026
PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS]
PFF Chief Mohsen Gilani meets US Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Natalie Baker, pledges strategic support for USA’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
![Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Imran-Kayani-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing [Dawn]")
November22November 22, 2023
Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing [Dawn]
Pakistan crumble to 6-1 loss against Tajikistan despite loud support of over 18,000 fans at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![Six qualifiers to be ‘steep learning curve’: Constantine [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Six qualifiers to be ‘steep learning curve’: Constantine [The News]")
October28October 28, 2023
Six qualifiers to be ‘steep learning curve’: Constantine [The News]
With Stephen Constantine likely to continue as Pakistan MNT boss, he has warned his players to expect a tough challenge when they face Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Jordan in Round Two of WCQs
![Road to 2026 set for kick-off in Asia [AFC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-Round-1-960x535.jpg "Road to 2026 set for kick-off in Asia [AFC]")
October10October 10, 2023
Road to 2026 set for kick-off in Asia [AFC]
Pakistan face Cambodia on 12 Oct in Phnom Penh, return leg in Islamabad on 17 Oct for Round 1 of joint qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
![AFC must consider the good of the game when deciding World Cup fate [The Asian Game]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pakistan-in-Cambodia-2019-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "AFC must consider the good of the game when deciding World Cup fate [The Asian Game]")
May18May 18, 2022
AFC must consider the good of the game when deciding World Cup fate [The Asian Game]
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.
![Wanted: a pragmatic plan for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NBP-vs-Falcon-FC-NFCC-2018.jpg "Wanted: a pragmatic plan for Pakistan football [TNS]")
July8July 8, 2018
Wanted: a pragmatic plan for Pakistan football [TNS]
Alam Zeb Safi questions PFF's aims of 2026 WC qualification without having any tangible long-term plans for developing football.
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