Stephen Constantine said that playing these six games against difficult opponents like Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tajikistan in WCQs Round Two will be important to prepare for 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
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Pakistan squad named for Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan WCQs
24 member squad announced for 2026 WCQs Round Two matches against Saudi Arabia away (16 Nov) and Tajikistan at home (21 Nov).
![Tackling strong Saudi Arabia big challenge for Pakistan [The News] Tackling strong Saudi Arabia big challenge for Pakistan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Saudi-Arabia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-Round-Two-promo-1160x497.jpeg)
Tackling strong Saudi Arabia big challenge for Pakistan [The News]
Pakistan face a daunting task as they travel to Al-Ahsa to face Asian football giants Saudi Arabia on Nov 16 in WCQs Round Two, Group G. Final squad expected to be announced today.

Otis Khan gets FIFA clearance for WCQs Round Two
Otis Khan, who due to eligibility issues missed out on Pakistan's historic 1-0 aggregate win over Cambodia in WCQs Round One, gets FIFA clearance to play this month vs Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan.
![When will Karachi host international football matches? [Geo Super] When will Karachi host international football matches? [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Peoples-Stadium-Karachi.jpg)
When will Karachi host international football matches? [Geo Super]
"People’s Stadium is a great facility which should host international matches if proper investment is done," said PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik after a PFF delegation visited Karachi.

PFF names probables for 2026 WCQs Round Two
29 domestic players called up for Pakistan NT camp for WCQs Round Two. Camp will be held in Islamabad 4-13 Nov. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia away 16 Nov, Tajikistan at home 21 Nov.
![Pakistan players start assembling in Islamabad for qualifiers training [The News] Pakistan players start assembling in Islamabad for qualifiers training [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/stephen-constantine-at-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-after-appointment-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan players start assembling in Islamabad for qualifiers training [The News]
Stephen Constantine to reach Islamabad by Saturday to start Pakistan MNT camp for WCQs Round Two games. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia in Dammam/Khobar on 16 and Tajikistan in Islamabad on 21 Nov.
![Pak football camp delayed, coach yet to get visa [The News] Pak football camp delayed, coach yet to get visa [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-speaks-with-press-after-Pakistan-squad-for-2026-WCQs-is-announced-1160x535.jpg)
Pak football camp delayed, coach yet to get visa [The News]
Pakistan MNT camp for Round Two WCQs this month was supposed to begin today, but head coach Stephen Constantine has not yet received his Pakistani visa, forcing PFF NC to delay its start.
![Six qualifiers to be ‘steep learning curve’: Constantine [The News] Six qualifiers to be ‘steep learning curve’: Constantine [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Six qualifiers to be ‘steep learning curve’: Constantine [The News]
With Stephen Constantine likely to continue as Pakistan MNT boss, he has warned his players to expect a tough challenge when they face Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Jordan in Round Two of WCQs
![Pakistan football team climb in FIFA Rankings [Geo Super] Pakistan football team climb in FIFA Rankings [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-vs-Cambodia-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan football team climb in FIFA Rankings [Geo Super]
Pakistan's 1-0 aggregate win over Cambodia in WCQs helped the team rise four places to 193 in FIFA Men's Rankings.