‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]
July10July 10, 2026
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‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]

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Abdullah Iqbal watches the FIFA World Cup from Sweden with a sense of both hope and realism. He sees Iraq and Jordan competing on the biggest stage. He wants what they have. He wants it for Pakistan.But he is also honest about the distance still to travel.“The gap is still huge,” the national football team captain says.

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For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]
July4July 4, 2026
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For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]

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Adeel Rizki is Pakistan’s first technical director since 2021, but more importantly the first appointed by an elected PFF leadership which took charge a little more than a year earlier following 10 years of infighting that pushed the sport in the country in quagmire.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]
May24May 24, 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]

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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.

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The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]
April5April 5, 2026
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The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]

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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.

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