![Football can match cricket in popularity [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jinnah-Stadium-crowd-for-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football can match cricket in popularity [The News]")
More than 22,500 spectators attended the 2pm kickoff on Tuesday between Pakistan and Tajikistan in Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium.
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![When will Karachi host international football matches? [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Peoples-Stadium-Karachi.jpg "When will Karachi host international football matches? [Geo Super]")
November7November 8, 2023
When will Karachi host international football matches? [Geo Super]
"People’s Stadium is a great facility which should host international matches if proper investment is done," said PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik after a PFF delegation visited Karachi.
November3November 3, 2023
PFF names probables for 2026 WCQs Round Two
29 domestic players called up for Pakistan NT camp for WCQs Round Two. Camp will be held in Islamabad 4-13 Nov. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia away 16 Nov, Tajikistan at home 21 Nov.
![Pakistan players start assembling in Islamabad for qualifiers training [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/stephen-constantine-at-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-after-appointment-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan players start assembling in Islamabad for qualifiers training [The News]")
November3November 3, 2023
Pakistan players start assembling in Islamabad for qualifiers training [The News]
Stephen Constantine to reach Islamabad by Saturday to start Pakistan MNT camp for WCQs Round Two games. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia in Dammam/Khobar on 16 and Tajikistan in Islamabad on 21 Nov.
![PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-crowd-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-WCQs-vs-Cambodia-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]")
October20October 21, 2023
PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]
Over 13,000 were in attendance at Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium to witness Pakistan winning its first ever WCQ on 17 October tor each Round Two.
![Cambodian team attends practice session [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-and-Cambodia-training-sessions-at-outer-pitch-at-the-PSB-Complex-next-to-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Cambodian team attends practice session [The News]")
October16October 16, 2023
Cambodian team attends practice session [The News]
Both Pakistan and Cambodia squads practiced at the outer training pitch at PSB Complex next to Jinnah Stadium before the second leg of 2026 WCQs round one on 17th.
![AFC match commissioner visits Jinnah Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AFC-inspection-of-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-to-host-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifier-home-leg-vs-Cambodia-on-17-Oct-1024x535.jpeg "AFC match commissioner visits Jinnah Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
September20September 28, 2023
AFC match commissioner visits Jinnah Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PSB assured AFC inspector that the required work on Jinnah Stadium's pitch, goalposts and dressing rooms shall be completed by Oct 10. Pakistan is to host Cambodia on Oct 17.
December6December 6, 2022
3327 clubs nationwide applied for Pakistan Football Connect
PFC registrations received from 138 districts across Pakistan while 32 districts have had zero applications. Registrations cover all 4 provinces and 3 regions.
![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.
![FOOTBALL: THE DREAMS OF POPO FC [EOS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/POPO-FC-development-squad-with-coach-Shahzad-Anwar-and-Abdul-Basit-960x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: THE DREAMS OF POPO FC [EOS]")
February6February 6, 2022
FOOTBALL: THE DREAMS OF POPO FC [EOS]
While infighting among federations has derailed football in Pakistan, one small club in Islamabad continues to fight for its vision