![‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jinnah-Stadium-floodlights-1160x535.jpg "‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]")
Work on floodlights complete, 4000 new seats installed to fulfill requirements for Jinnah Stadium to host Pak-Saudi WCQ game on June 6 for 8:30pm kickoff.
Tag: floodlights
![PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jinnah-Stadium-1160x535.jpg "PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]")
May22May 22, 2024
PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]
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.
![PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jinnah-Stadium-floodlights-pic-by-Usama-Bhutta-1160x535.jpeg "PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]")
May21June 3, 2024
PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]
“Shifting the [Saudi match on 6 June] away from Pakistan would be highly shameful for us,” the PSB official said. “It will be a disgrace for the country."
![‘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]")
May20May 20, 2024
‘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.
![Can Pakistan prepare NT for World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks? [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpeg "Can Pakistan prepare NT for World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks? [Express Tribune]")
March7March 7, 2024
Can Pakistan prepare NT for World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks? [Express Tribune]
Still no confirmed date for national camp before 2026 World Cup qualifier, Jinnah Stadium pitch to be in questionable health, and PFF NC looks forward to good performance by the team on March 21 vs Asian Cup finalists Jordan.
![FIFA Qualifiers: Floodlights, chairs to be installed before June, PSB assures PFF [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "FIFA Qualifiers: Floodlights, chairs to be installed before June, PSB assures PFF [The Nation]")
March6March 6, 2024
FIFA Qualifiers: Floodlights, chairs to be installed before June, PSB assures PFF [The Nation]
PSB now says it will have floodlights and seats installed at Jinnah Stadium in time for 6 June home game against Saudi Arabia.
![Pak football team camp delayed [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-training-at-Jinnah-Sports-Complex-Islamabad-with-Stephen-Constantine-1160x535.jpg "Pak football team camp delayed [The News]")
March2March 2, 2024
Pak football team camp delayed [The News]
“The camp [for 21 March WCQ vs Jordan] was scheduled to begin from March 1 but it has been delayed and the biggest reason behind it is financial,” said a PFF NC official.
![FIFA Qualifiers: Setback for Football as Kabaddi takes center stage [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/National-Kabaddi-Championship-at-Jinnah-Stadium-1160x535.jpg "FIFA Qualifiers: Setback for Football as Kabaddi takes center stage [The Nation]")
March1March 3, 2024
FIFA Qualifiers: Setback for Football as Kabaddi takes center stage [The Nation]
Holding a Kabaddi Championship at Jinnah Stadium 'underscores profound doubts regarding the PSB's dedication to ensuring the successful hosting of the Pakistan-Jordan match,' writes Azhar Khan of The Nation
![Kabaddi Championship hits Jinnah Stadium, leaving Pakistan-Jordan clash in dust [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PSB-holding-Kabaddi-Championship-at-Jinnah-Stadium-less-than-a-month-before-the-Pakistan-vs-Jordan-clash-1160x535.jpg "Kabaddi Championship hits Jinnah Stadium, leaving Pakistan-Jordan clash in dust [The Nation]")
February28February 28, 2024
Kabaddi Championship hits Jinnah Stadium, leaving Pakistan-Jordan clash in dust [The Nation]
While PSB's inability of installing floodlights at Jinnah Stadium forced PFF to schedule Pakistan-Jordan WCQ on 21 March in daytime, PSB organizing Kabbadi at same venue raised questions.
February23February 24, 2024
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: PFF confirms venue for Jordan clash [Geo Super]
The match will be played on March 21 at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad but during daytime due to expected lack of floodlights. Return fixture on March 26 in Jordan.
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