WCQ on 21 March against Jordan 'can still be played in Islamabad,' clarifies PFF NC. PSB vows to have Jinnah Stadium floodlights and seating fixed in time.
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![FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn] FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-in-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg)
FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn]
A massive year for Pakistan football has come to an end, with the next set to be even bigger. Umaid Wasim reviews 2023 for Dawn EOS.
![FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn] FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fifa-hq-1160x535.jpg)
FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]
FIFA says its in contact with PFF NC and AFC, to find a new date in early 2024 for their meeting with Pakistan's IPC Ministry / PSB to discuss PFF elections progress etc.
![Pakistan’s SAFF Club Championship entrants to be decided after three-team league [Dawn] Pakistan’s SAFF Club Championship entrants to be decided after three-team league [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Afghan-FC-Chaman-vs-Muslim-FC-Chaman-PPFL-2018-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan’s SAFF Club Championship entrants to be decided after three-team league [Dawn]
Despite opposition from department teams for being sidelined, PFF NC pushes with idea of only clubs will compete to decide SAFF Club Championship slot.
![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
![‘World Cup qualifier against Jordan could still be held in Islamabad’ [Dawn] ‘World Cup qualifier against Jordan could still be held in Islamabad’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg)