![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]](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]](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.”
![Gritty Pakistan hold Cambodia to goalless draw in FIFA World Cup qualifier [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cambodia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "Gritty Pakistan hold Cambodia to goalless draw in FIFA World Cup qualifier [Dawn]")
All to play for in home leg on 17th in Islamabad. Pakistan require a win at home to reach 2nd round of WCQs / ACQs.
![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]")
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.
![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]")
“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.
![Pakistan set up SAFF U-19 final with India [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Bhutan-on-penalties-in-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-semis-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan set up SAFF U-19 final with India [Dawn]")
After a goalless 90 minutes, Pakistan edged Bhutan 6-5 on penalties to reach their first ever SAFF U19 Championship final, face India on 30th in Kathmandu.
![FIFA says working with PFF NC, auditors to release funding [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fifa-hq-1160x535.jpg "FIFA says working with PFF NC, auditors to release funding [Dawn]")
FIFA says PFF NC must complete an audit of its accounts before it can receive next tranche of operational funding. Club scrutiny funding still being sent.
![Palestine’s late show floors Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mohib-for-Pakistan-vs-Palestine-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1081x535.png "Palestine’s late show floors Pakistan [Dawn]")
Pakistan were 1-0 up when normal time ended but tragically conceded twice in 14 minutes of stoppage time to lose 2-1 to Palestine in their last AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers game
![Pakistan fall to BD in SAFF U-16 semi-final [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-vs-Bangladesh-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-semifinal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan fall to BD in SAFF U-16 semi-final [Dawn]")
Bangladesh came from behind to beat Pakistan 2-1 and reach the 2023 SAFF U16 Championship final where they face India on Sunday
