![Otis confident about Cambodia qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Otis-Khan-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Otis confident about Cambodia qualifier [The News]")
"I trust in the team and we can pull off a little bit of history by making it to the second round. We must give our best," Otis said.
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![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.
![Constantine looking to ‘fix’ Pakistan for Cambodia clash [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-Pakistan-head-coach-for-2026-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "Constantine looking to ‘fix’ Pakistan for Cambodia clash [Dawn]")
October7October 7, 2023
Constantine looking to ‘fix’ Pakistan for Cambodia clash [Dawn]
Stephen Constantine may only stay on as Pakistan coach if they beat Cambodia on 12-17 October to reach second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
![‘Pakistan will be different unit in Cambodia qualifiers’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/stephen-constantine-1075x535.jpg "‘Pakistan will be different unit in Cambodia qualifiers’ [The News]")
October7October 7, 2023
‘Pakistan will be different unit in Cambodia qualifiers’ [The News]
“There are 211 countries which play football around and we (Pakistan) are ranked 197. It’s about time we change that. And only way we can change that is by the support of everybody, not three or four people in the PFF but the whole community will have to be united and back Pakistan football as one family,” said Pakistan head coach Stephen Constantine.
![FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Islamabad ‘s Jinnah stadium to host Pakistan, Cambodia match [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Islamabad ‘s Jinnah stadium to host Pakistan, Cambodia match [Geo Super]")
October5October 6, 2023
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Islamabad ‘s Jinnah stadium to host Pakistan, Cambodia match [Geo Super]
AFC has given its approval for Jinnah Stadium to host Pakistan-Cambodia return leg on 17 October for 2026 WCQs. Pakistan to play Cambodia in Phnom Penh on 12 October.
![Constantine lays down challenge as Cambodia WCQ looms [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-speaks-with-press-after-Pakistan-squad-for-2026-WCQs-is-announced-1160x535.jpg "Constantine lays down challenge as Cambodia WCQ looms [Dawn]")
October5October 5, 2023
Constantine lays down challenge as Cambodia WCQ looms [Dawn]
“I didn’t come here to lose [...] we’re not going to Cambodia to lose, we’re trying to qualify for the next round of qualifying,” said Stephen Constantine after the Pakistan squad for 2026 WCQs was announced.
![Pak team coaches removed ahead of World Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/stephen-constantine-at-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-after-appointment-1160x535.jpg "Pak team coaches removed ahead of World Cup qualifiers [The News]")
October2October 2, 2023
Pak team coaches removed ahead of World Cup qualifiers [The News]
With Stephen Constantine's appointment as new Pakistan MNT head coach, he is likely to be joined by Shadab Iftikhar as assistant and Noman Ibrahim as goalkeeping coach. Nasir Ismail unhappy with sacking of Sajjad Mehmood, Hassan Baloch, and Jaffar Khan as MNT camp coaches.
![Uncertainty looms over hosting of Pakistan’s home game for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-and-Punjab-Stadium-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "Uncertainty looms over hosting of Pakistan’s home game for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
September23September 28, 2023
Uncertainty looms over hosting of Pakistan’s home game for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Pakistan's quest to host its WCQ vs Cambodia at home on 17 Oct still uncertain. AFC official unhappy at state of both Jinnah Stadium & Punjab Stadium.
![AFC match commissioner visits Jinnah Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AFC-inspection-of-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-to-host-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifier-home-leg-vs-Cambodia-on-17-Oct-1024x535.jpeg "AFC match commissioner visits Jinnah Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
September20September 28, 2023
AFC match commissioner visits Jinnah Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PSB assured AFC inspector that the required work on Jinnah Stadium's pitch, goalposts and dressing rooms shall be completed by Oct 10. Pakistan is to host Cambodia on Oct 17.
![PFF likely to replace Shehzad with foreign coach [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shahzad-Anwar-during-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "PFF likely to replace Shehzad with foreign coach [The News]")
September14September 14, 2023
PFF likely to replace Shehzad with foreign coach [The News]
After continuous defeats for Pakistan MNT and U23s this past year, Shahzad Anwar expected to be sacked. PFF NC seeking a foreign coach to handle next month's critical World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia.