PFF NC has not been able to pay the dues and allowances owed to numerous NT players due to apparent budgetary troubles. Lack of clarity of WCQs preps also remains.
![Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]")
September18September 18, 2023
Tag: pakistan
![PFF likely to replace Shehzad with foreign coach [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shahzad-Anwar-during-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "PFF likely to replace Shehzad with foreign coach [The News]")
September14September 14, 2023
PFF likely to replace Shehzad with foreign coach [The News]
After continuous defeats for Pakistan MNT and U23s this past year, Shahzad Anwar expected to be sacked. PFF NC seeking a foreign coach to handle next month's critical World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia.
![PFF nominate Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-900x535.jpg "PFF nominate Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August18August 18, 2023
PFF nominate Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium could be Pakistan's home venue for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers vs. Cambodia on Oct 17. If approved, it will be the first international football game in Pakistan since 2015, & also the first FIFA WC qualifier game at home since 2011.
![Pakistan considering to play home leg of FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pakistan-in-Cambodia-2019-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan considering to play home leg of FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]")
August7August 7, 2023
Pakistan considering to play home leg of FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]
With no Pakistani stadium meeting FIFA requirements to host international football, PFF NC has reached out to Saudi Football Federation on potentially 'hosting' Pakistan's return leg there on 17 October
![Why Pakistan Must Take Cambodia Seriously for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers [ProSports]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakistan-vs-Kenya-4-Nations-Series-2023-1080x535.jpg "Why Pakistan Must Take Cambodia Seriously for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers [ProSports]")
August7August 7, 2023
Why Pakistan Must Take Cambodia Seriously for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers [ProSports]
We wrote for ProPakistani's new sports platform ProSports about the importance for Pakistan to take the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cambodia in October seriously.
![Zavisa offers to coach Pakistan against Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Gohar-Zaman-Zavisa-Milosavljevic-Nasir-Ismail.jpg "Zavisa offers to coach Pakistan against Cambodia [The News]")
August7August 7, 2023
Zavisa offers to coach Pakistan against Cambodia [The News]
With Pakistan's preps for WCQs in October against Cambodia still up in the air, former Pakistan NT coach Zaviša Milosavljević urged utilization of September FIFA window for friendlies.
![Neutral venue among options for home leg of Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad.jpg "Neutral venue among options for home leg of Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August5August 5, 2023
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]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-and-Punjab-Stadium-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "NC to submit WC Qualifiers venue with FIFA by Aug 18 [The News]")
August3August 3, 2023
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.
![PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]")
August1August 9, 2023
PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]
PFF NC negotiating with FIFA and AFC for financial support to ease its burden so that Pakistan can take part in important upcoming international events
![Pakistan men’s team unlikely to play friendlies during next FIFA Window [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kenya-vs-Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Series-2023-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan men’s team unlikely to play friendlies during next FIFA Window [Geo Super]")
August1August 1, 2023
Pakistan men’s team unlikely to play friendlies during next FIFA Window [Geo Super]
PFF NC could prioritise just AFC U23 C'ship qualifiers instead of also arranging separate international friendlies for senior team during September FIFA window as most of Pakistan squad are U23