![2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg "2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]")
24-member Pakistan squad announced for the final Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Asian second round. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia on 6 June at home, Tajikistan on 11 June away.
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![With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-UK-delegation-including-Michael-Owen-and-Emile-Heskey-meet-IPC-Minister-Rana-Sanaullah-1024x535.jpg "With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]")
June4June 4, 2024
With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]
Despite being termed 'illegal and unsanctioned' by PFF NC earlier, the Michael Owen led PFL delegation met with IPC Minister and Chairman Senate to get govt backing for their franchise league project.
![Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL.png "Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn]")
May30June 4, 2024
Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn]
Atletico de Madrid Academy’s Internationalization Unit manager Adolfo Guerrero Gunther, said the Academy was thrilled to have been invited to PFL’s unveiling and to be back in Pakistan.
May28May 29, 2024
Pakistan will play with determination against tough Saudi side, says Trishan Patel
"I urge football fans across Pakistan, especially those in Islamabad to come out and support your team. A packed Jinnah Stadium filled with our enthusiastic supporters would make a tremendous difference," said Pakistan MNT's newly appointed assistant coach Trishan Patel.
May24May 25, 2024
PFF calls franchise-based PFL ‘illegal’
PFF NC press release has termed the franchise based Pakistan Football League as 'illegal and unrecognised.'
![Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Trishan-Patel-joins-Pakistan-MNT-as-assistant-coach-and-performance-analyst.jpg "Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News]")
May23May 23, 2024
Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News]
Trishan Patel has worked with various organisations, clubs, and schools across England, has officially joined the Pakistan football team as an Assistant Coach and Performance Analyst.
![Tickets for Pakistan-Saudi Arabia football World Cup qualifier go up for sale [Arab 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 "Tickets for Pakistan-Saudi Arabia football World Cup qualifier go up for sale [Arab News]")
May23May 23, 2024
Tickets for Pakistan-Saudi Arabia football World Cup qualifier go up for sale [Arab News]
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will play against each other in Islamabad on June 6 for round two of World Cup qualifier. Saudi Arabia had won their home leg against Pakistan 4-0 back in November.
![PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jinnah-Stadium-1160x535.jpg "PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]")
May22May 22, 2024
PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]
PFF discuss option of an early start, at 5pm instead of 8:30pm, for FIFA WCQ game vs Saudi Arabia on June 6. They are exploring all possibilities to avoid taking the game to any neutral venue after it was revealed that lights were not up to AFC/FIFA standard.
![PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jinnah-Stadium-floodlights-pic-by-Usama-Bhutta-1160x535.jpeg "PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]")
May21June 3, 2024
PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]
“Shifting the [Saudi match on 6 June] away from Pakistan would be highly shameful for us,” the PSB official said. “It will be a disgrace for the country."
![‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WAPDA-beat-Army-in-2023-24-National-Challenge-Cup-semifinal-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super]")
May20May 20, 2024
‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super]
Jinnah Stadium floodlights not sufficient enough to meet AFC/FIFA requirements. PFF will be forced to shift Pakistan-Saudi Arabia match to a neutral venue if lights are not fixed by PSB. 7+ months to fix them and still not good enough.