PFF discuss option of an early start, at 5pm instead of 8:30pm, for FIFA WCQ game vs Saudi Arabia on June 6. They are exploring all possibilities to avoid taking the game to any neutral venue after it was revealed that lights were not up to AFC/FIFA standard.
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![WCQs: McKeal Abdullah set to represent Pakistan, Easah Suliman unavailable [Geo Super] WCQs: McKeal Abdullah set to represent Pakistan, Easah Suliman unavailable [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/McKeal-Abdullah-and-Adam-Khan-join-Pakistan-MNT-squad-for-2026-WCQs-1133x535.jpg)
WCQs: McKeal Abdullah set to represent Pakistan, Easah Suliman unavailable [Geo Super]
Mansfield Town U21 striker McKeal Abdullah, Blackburn Rovers U21 goalkeeper Adam Khan join Pakistan squad for WCQs. Easah Suliman unavailable for June fixtures due to Hajj commitments.
![‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super] ‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WAPDA-beat-Army-in-2023-24-National-Challenge-Cup-semifinal-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg)
‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super]
Jinnah Stadium floodlights not sufficient enough to meet AFC/FIFA requirements. PFF will be forced to shift Pakistan-Saudi Arabia match to a neutral venue if lights are not fixed by PSB. 7+ months to fix them and still not good enough.
![NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News] NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg)
NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]
After Punjab Stadium was made unavailable by Sports Board Punjab, National Challenge Cup final round's May fixtures moved to Islamabad, likely to be played at Jinnah Stadium.
![AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super] AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jinnah-Stadium-crowd-for-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]
Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) now has until February 2 to confirm the venue to host its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier home leg vs Jordan for March 21.
![Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News] Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpeg)
Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]
Pakistan's home leg against Jordan on March 21 now set to take place at neutral venue. PFF NC says Jinnah Stadium did not meet FIFA requirements on January 21 venue submission deadline.
![Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super] Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SAFF-1160x524.png)
Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]
PFF had initially shortlisted three clubs—Muslim FC, Afghan FC, and Baloch Nushki—for representation, but none were able to respond likely due to lack of funds and tight timeline to confirm participation.
![2026 WCQs: PFF takes big step ahead of remaining matches [Geo Super] 2026 WCQs: PFF takes big step ahead of remaining matches [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-3-1160x535.jpeg)
2026 WCQs: PFF takes big step ahead of remaining matches [Geo Super]
PFF plans on holding MNT camp in Saudi Arabia from 10-30 January, subject to FIFA funding being released for covering pending dues and allowances. Saudi FF likely to bear most expenses for Pakistan visit.
![Pakistani club to participate in SAFF’s inaugural club championship [Geo Super] Pakistani club to participate in SAFF’s inaugural club championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SAFF-1160x524.png)
Pakistani club to participate in SAFF’s inaugural club championship [Geo Super]
At least 16 clubs from across South Asia to take part in inaugural SAFF Club Championship in 2024. Muslim FC Chaman, Afghan FC Chaman, Baloch FC Nushki to face each other in December to decide Pakistan's one place in the event.

Otis Khan gets FIFA clearance for WCQs Round Two
Otis Khan, who due to eligibility issues missed out on Pakistan's historic 1-0 aggregate win over Cambodia in WCQs Round One, gets FIFA clearance to play this month vs Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan.
![PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super] PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jinnah-Stadium-1160x535.jpg)