PFF delegation to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad on 17 Aug before submitting home venue name on 18 Aug for 2026 WCQs vs Cambodia in October.
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PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]
Sports Board Punjab likely to consent Punjab Stadium as potential 'home' venue for 2026 WCQs game against Cambodia on 17 October, subject to meeting FIFA/AFC venue requirements.
PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]
PFF NC formally requests PSB and SBP for availability of Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium for WCQs return leg on 17 October. Also sends AFC venue regulations that need to be met by either venue to host the game.
PFF NC yet to contact govt for WC Qualifiers venue [The News]
As debate rages about whether Pakistan has any venues that can host its WCQs return leg on 17 October, authorities administering Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium claim PFF NC has not yet 'officially' requested about using those venues.
Neutral venue among options for home leg of Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier [Geo Super]
Neither Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium nor Lahore’s Punjab Stadium meet current FIFA regulations at the moment to host official international football matches.
NC to submit WC Qualifiers venue with FIFA by Aug 18 [The News]
Pakistan to host Cambodia for return leg of 2026 WCQs first round on 17 October. PFF NC required by FIFA to submit its home match venue by 18 August. Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium main contenders pending renovation work and govt approval.
NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik denies sending any nominated domestic team names for AFC Cup 2023-24 qualifiers, nor has AFC sent a request for nominations to the event.
Maldives likely to tour Lahore in November [The News]
Maldives on 'stand by' for a potential November visit to Pakistan for international friendlies as NC works to finalize hosting venues.
Ashfaq-led PFF warns: players of strict action for not reporting at Islamabad camp [The News]
Despite lack of FIFA-recognition needed for sending team for WCQs, SC-recognised PFF threatens players absent from its Islamabad camp with 'strict disciplinary action'.
Islamabad Academy Club clinch Azadi Football Cup [The Nation]
Beat Ghauri FC 2-0 in final.