Despite opposition from department teams for being sidelined, PFF NC pushes with idea of only clubs will compete to decide SAFF Club Championship slot.
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![Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing [Dawn] 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]
Pakistan crumble to 6-1 loss against Tajikistan despite loud support of over 18,000 fans at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn] Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-and-Petar-Sgert-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]
Both managers had faced each other twice in SAFF Championship finals with different national teams. Now they clash today in Jinnah Stadium for WCQs Round Two fixture.
![Constantine laments conceding at ‘worst times’ after Saudi loss [Dawn] Constantine laments conceding at ‘worst times’ after Saudi loss [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-and-Roberto-Mancini-post-match-press-conference-Saudi-Arabia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers.jpg)
Constantine laments conceding at ‘worst times’ after Saudi loss [Dawn]
“Considering where we were two months ago, we didn’t deserve to lose 4-0,” said Pakistan boss Stephen Constantine. Saudi Arabia boss Roberto Mancini praised Pakistan for playing a good match.
![Pakistan show grit but go down 4-0 to Saudi Arabia [Dawn] Pakistan show grit but go down 4-0 to Saudi Arabia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Saleh-al-Shehri-scores-for-Saudi-Arabia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg)
Pakistan show grit but go down 4-0 to Saudi Arabia [Dawn]
Saleh al-Shehri's brace and further goals deep in stoppage time by Abdulrahman Ghareeb and Abdullah Radif made Saudi Arabia overcome a dogged Pakistan defence in WCQs Round Two.
![Pakistan face Saudi Arabia test in World Cup qualifying [Dawn] Pakistan face Saudi Arabia test in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Al-Fateh-Stadium-in-Al-Ahsa-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan face Saudi Arabia test in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]
Al-Fateh Stadium in Al-Ahsa to see hosts Saudi Arabia face Pakistan in Group G fixture for 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup joint qualifiers Round Two. 36 teams spread across 9 groups.
![PFF gears up for elections following successful conduct of PFRA elections [The Nation] PFF gears up for elections following successful conduct of PFRA elections [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PFRA-elections-2023-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF gears up for elections following successful conduct of PFRA elections [The Nation]
Pakistan Football Referees Association elections decided. First step in PFF elections at DFAs, PFAs/RFAs, PFF Congress, and Presidency over coming months
![Constantine sets sights on Asian Cup as Pakistan enter uncharted territory [Dawn] Constantine sets sights on Asian Cup as Pakistan enter uncharted territory [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-1105x535.png)
Constantine sets sights on Asian Cup as Pakistan enter uncharted territory [Dawn]
When asked if Pakistan can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Stephen Constantine bluntly replied “No we can’t … we’re not ready for it. But what we can do [in the next six matches] is build a team and try to qualify for the Asian Cup.”
![Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn] Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Harun-Hamid-and-Rao-Umer-Hayat-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]
Pakistan marked their first home game in eight years to win their first ever WCQ match thanks to 1-0 win over Cambodia in Islamabad
![Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn] Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]
“After eight long years, a big match will be played in Pakistan,” said head coach Stephen Constantine. “Our focus is to win with the support of our home fans.”