![Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fareedullah-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]")
While sports like squash and hockey in Pakistan remain in decline, and cricket remains inconsistent, one sport which can uplift the international sporting image of Pakistan is football, writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS.
Tag: FIFA World Cup
![Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pele-1970-1024x535.webp "Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]")
December31December 31, 2022
Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]
Almost no one in Pakistan was lucky enough to see Pele in his glorious career, yet his name always had reverence and respect for decades.
![Lahore to host FIFA World Cup Trophy tour [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FIFA-World-Cup-trophy.jpg "Lahore to host FIFA World Cup Trophy tour [The News]")
June1June 1, 2022
Lahore to host FIFA World Cup Trophy tour [The News]
7 June event shifted from Islamabad to Lahore over 'prevailing political uncertainty' in the federal capital.
February7February 7, 2018
Open Happiness: Coke wins footballing hearts in Lahore
Can the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour reignite Pakistan's footballing fortunes.
![FIFA World Cup Trophy gets rapturous welcome in Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Christian-Karembeu-holds-FIFA-World-Cup-trophy-in-Lahore.jpg "FIFA World Cup Trophy gets rapturous welcome in Pakistan [Dawn]")
February4February 4, 2018
FIFA World Cup Trophy gets rapturous welcome in Pakistan [Dawn]
Karembeu impressed by enthusiasm in Lahore for viewing trophy.
![Footballs made in Pakistan to be used in FIFA World Cup 2018 [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Forward-Sports-factory-producing-footballs-in-Sialkot.jpg "Footballs made in Pakistan to be used in FIFA World Cup 2018 [Express Tribune]")
January29January 29, 2018
Footballs made in Pakistan to be used in FIFA World Cup 2018 [Express Tribune]
Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Dedov looks forward to Sialkot-made footballs in WC2018
January23January 23, 2018
Coca-Cola kicks off trophy tour in London
Coca-Cola starts FIFA World Cup trophy tour in London.
![Pakistan football captain Hajra wants to promote women’s sports [Daily Times]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Hajra-Khan-at-Coca-Cola-event.jpg "Pakistan football captain Hajra wants to promote women’s sports [Daily Times]")
January19January 19, 2018
Pakistan football captain Hajra wants to promote women’s sports [Daily Times]
Women team captain spoke with Daily Times about her career, struggles, and the Coca-Cola World Cup trophy tour to Pakistan.
January11January 11, 2018
Historical visit: FIFA World Cup trophy to land in Lahore on 3rd February
Coca-Cola set to launch a number of initiatives in Pakistani football included Copa Coca-Cola.
January9January 9, 2018
FIFA WC trophy reaches Pakistan for first time [The News]
Despite PFF suspension, World Cup trophy to be put on display at a local hotel in Lahore.
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