Now, after winning its first international tournament in 74 years, Pakistan is beginning to imagine a future in which it is known for producing international footballers as well as the balls they kick.
![Pakistan: From making the footballs to producing footballers [Channel 4]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pakistan-win-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Football-Tournament-2026-trophy-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan: From making the footballs to producing footballers [Channel 4]")
July17September 10, 2026
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June7June 7, 2026
Umar, Harun fire Pakistan into Diamond Jubilee Cup final
Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 in Diamond Jubilee Cup Maldives, sends Pakistan to the final of a stand-alone football tournament after 64 years
![Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]")
November3November 3, 2025
Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]
Alam Zeb Safi of Nukta interviewed Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano. Video from YouTube embedded.
![Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]")
October15October 16, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]
The result, coming hardly a week after their goalless draw in the reverse fixture, leaves both South and Central Asian neighbors winless after four matches, each having secured just two points
![Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]")
October10October 10, 2025
Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]
Despite an energetic second half by Pakistan, the home side was held to a scoreless draw by Afghanistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
![Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta]")
October9October 10, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta]
Otis Khan's missed penalty on his Pakistan MNT return means it finishes all square at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![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]")
May20May 20, 2024
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.
![Eight changes in Pak team for match against Jordan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-3-1160x535.jpeg "Eight changes in Pak team for match against Jordan [The News]")
March18March 18, 2024
Eight changes in Pak team for match against Jordan [The News]
PFF announces Pakistan MNT squad for Jordan FIFA World Cup qualifiers on 21 March in Islamabad and 26 March in Amman.
![Odds against Pakistan as yet another stiff challenge awaits hosts [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-and-Petar-Sgert-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Odds against Pakistan as yet another stiff challenge awaits hosts [The News]")
November21November 21, 2023
Odds against Pakistan as yet another stiff challenge awaits hosts [The News]
Tajikistan boss Petar Šegrt aims for the away win given his side's quality, Pakistan boss Stephen Constantine wants to cause an upset at Jinnah Stadium with home crowd backing.
![Saudi Arabia blank Pakistan 4-0 in World Cup qualifying game [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rahis-Nabi-and-Alamgir-Ghazi-Saudi-Arabia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1024x535.jpeg "Saudi Arabia blank Pakistan 4-0 in World Cup qualifying game [The News]")
November17November 17, 2023
Saudi Arabia blank Pakistan 4-0 in World Cup qualifying game [The News]
Pakistan bravely endured Asian giants Saudi Arabia in 2026 WCQs Round Two debut in rainy Al-Ahsa.