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.
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![Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News] Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-in-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg)
Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]
Pakistan finally win a FIFA World Cup qualification match after a 1-0 win over Cambodia at Jinnah Stadium to reach Round Two stage.
![Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn] Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]
“After eight long years, a big match will be played in Pakistan,” said head coach Stephen Constantine. “Our focus is to win with the support of our home fans.”
![Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News] Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Cambodia-1-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan confident of first-ever World Cup qualifier win [The News]
Pakistan head coach Stephen Constantine: “I hope and am confident for a better game against Cambodia following the first-leg draw."
![‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune] ‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cambodia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg)
‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]
Ex-NT midfielder Muhammad Adil believes Pakistan will make full use of its first home international game in 8 years.
![Pakistan brings international football home after a bitter power struggle [The Guardian] Pakistan brings international football home after a bitter power struggle [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Abdullah-Iqbal-and-Easah-Suliman-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-WCQs-1080x535.jpg)
Pakistan brings international football home after a bitter power struggle [The Guardian]
Eight years since the country last hosted a game, there are signs of optimism before a World Cup qualifier against Cambodia in Islamabad.
![Cambodian team attends practice session [The News] 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]
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.
![Pakistani footballers stand with Palestine [Express Tribune] Pakistani footballers stand with Palestine [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Pakistan-vs-Palestine.jpg)
Pakistani footballers stand with Palestine [Express Tribune]
Pakistani footballers Muhammad Adil, Saadullah, Muhammad Riaz recall visiting Palestine for the Al-Nakba Cups and witnessing prison-like living conditions and hospitality of the Palestinians
![Gritty Pakistan hold Cambodia to goalless draw in FIFA World Cup qualifier [Dawn] Gritty Pakistan hold Cambodia to goalless draw in FIFA World Cup qualifier [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cambodia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg)
Gritty Pakistan hold Cambodia to goalless draw in FIFA World Cup qualifier [Dawn]
All to play for in home leg on 17th in Islamabad. Pakistan require a win at home to reach 2nd round of WCQs / ACQs.
![Pakistan hold Cambodia in away leg of WC qualifier [The News] Pakistan hold Cambodia in away leg of WC qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Cambodia-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan hold Cambodia in away leg of WC qualifier [The News]
Former Pakistan coaches Zaviša Milosavljević and Nasir Ismail praised the team's performance under Stephen Constantine to get a crucial goalless draw vs Cambodia in away leg of 2026 WCQs.
![PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News] 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)