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‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]
Abdullah Iqbal watches the FIFA World Cup from Sweden with a sense of both hope and realism. He sees Iraq and Jordan competing on…
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For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]
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…
World Cup
Lyari’s passion [Dawn]
THE love for football in Lyari knows no bounds. The World Cup might be underway thousands of miles away in North America but this…
News
Future of Pakistani football [Dawn]
Domestically, football has the potential of being a truly national sport in the country, writes Umair Javed for Dawn.
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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.
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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,…
World Cup
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…
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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
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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.
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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…