![Iqbal: Pakistan can compete [FIFA.com]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Abdullah-Iqbal-Philippines-vs-Pakistan-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpg "Iqbal: Pakistan can compete [FIFA.com]")
Team captain Abdullah Iqbal and coach Norberto Solano discuss Pakistan's promising performance at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
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September25October 25, 2026
Pakistan gear up for FIFA ASEAN Cup challenge
"We want to test ourselves against better teams," says head coach Nolberto Solano. "Will give our best," says captain Abdullah Iqbal.
![Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mariam-Mahmood-Abdullah-Iqbal-UEFA-Champions-League-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]")
July21September 10, 2026
Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]
Mariam Mahmood (Wrexham WAFC) and Abdullah Iqbal (Mjällby) to play in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers for their clubs. Their involvement highlights the growing number of Pakistani players competing abroad.
![‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pakistan-celebrate-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-win-1160x535.jpg "‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]")
July10July 10, 2026
‘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 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.
May31May 31, 2026
Pakistan aim to impress at Maldives Diamond Jubilee Tournament
Nolberto Solano and Abdullah Iqbal back Pakistan’s growth ahead of Maldives Diamond Jubilee International Tournament opener vs Bangladesh tomorrow
![Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]")
November3November 3, 2025
Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]
Alam Zeb Safi of Nukta interviewed Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano. Video from YouTube embedded.
![Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]")
October13October 14, 2025
Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]
Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano and captain Abdullah Iqbal vow to fight for the three points in the away game vs Afghanistan in Kuwait on 14th
![Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal at the heart of Swedish club Mjällby’s fairytale rise [The National]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abdullah-Iqbal-at-Mjallby-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal at the heart of Swedish club Mjällby’s fairytale rise [The National]")
October3October 3, 2025
Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal at the heart of Swedish club Mjällby’s fairytale rise [The National]
Pakistan MNT's star defender has played a pivotal role as tiny seaside club close in on a first ever Allsvenskan title.
August31August 31, 2025
Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal waiting for next big move [Dawn]
A move to one of the top European leagues also seems on the cards for 23-year-old Pakistan football captain Abdullah Iqbal.
![Pakistan ‘disappointed’ after narrow loss to Myanmar [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Alamgir-Ghazi-and-Mohibullah-Afridi-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan ‘disappointed’ after narrow loss to Myanmar [Dawn]")
June11June 11, 2025
Pakistan ‘disappointed’ after narrow loss to Myanmar [Dawn]
Than Paing's first half goal from a set piece enough to give Myanmar the 1-0 win over a struggling Pakistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers Group E.
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