SAFF ExCo meeting in Kathmandu approves new format of SAFF Championship. All 7 SAFF teams to play each other with three home and three away fixtures. Pakistan vs India matches likely at neutral venue.
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![Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round [AFC] Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round [AFC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-final-round-qualifiers-draw-1160x535.jpg)
Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round [AFC]
2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Pakistan gets Group E featuring Syria, Afghanistan and Myanmar. Matches begin in March 2025, with Pakistan going away to Syria.
![Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw [AFC] Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw [AFC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFC-Asian-Cup-1160x535.jpg)
Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw [AFC]
Pakistan in Pot 4, based on November 2024 FIFA World Rankings. Draws will be held in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 9 Dec at 12pm PST.
![National football players still await unpaid dues [Dawn] National football players still await unpaid dues [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg)
National football players still await unpaid dues [Dawn]
Rs 70 million of dues still owed to Pak footballers for men's, women's, U19, U17 national team activities in past year. PFF NC says FIFA yet to release remaining amounts.
![Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn] Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-after-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg)
Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]
Masterminding that victory over two legs over Cambodia, Stephen Constantine ensured Pakistan’s national team would have at the very least three years of competitive football.

Constantine leaves Pakistan job after contract ends
Stephen Constantine proud of leading Pakistan MNT to Round Two of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, extends heartfelt thanks to all fans.
![‘Pakistan is an untapped gold mine of football’ [Nukta] ‘Pakistan is an untapped gold mine of football’ [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-in-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg)
‘Pakistan is an untapped gold mine of football’ [Nukta]
Football has failed to attract the corporate sector's attention the way it should have in a country where it is the most popular sport after cricket.
![Russia cancels Pakistan friendly over team issues [Geo News] Russia cancels Pakistan friendly over team issues [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Russia-and-PFF-1160x535.jpg)
Russia cancels Pakistan friendly over team issues [Geo News]
After much speculation in recent days, RFU cites time constraints and lack of clarity over team composition on Pakistan’s side for cancellation of proposed international friendly.
![After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn] After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-Russia-flags-1046x535.jpg)
After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]
After PFF NC declined to send Pakistan NT to Russia for friendly on short notice fearing lack of time, PSB steps in to send 'alternate' team.
![Pakistan plan to send football team to Russia for friendly match [Geo News] Pakistan plan to send football team to Russia for friendly match [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-Russia-flags-1046x535.jpg)
Pakistan plan to send football team to Russia for friendly match [Geo News]
Russia formally invited Pakistan to play friendly match to foster bilateral ties, says PSB official. PSB now aims to send 'unofficial' team.