![A new chapter [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpeg "A new chapter [TNS]")
Pakistan football team created history by beating Cambodia to reach second stage of FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time.
Tag: PFF
![Will Constantine return to take charge of national football team? [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "Will Constantine return to take charge of national football team? [The News]")
October22October 22, 2023
Will Constantine return to take charge of national football team? [The News]
With Stephen Constantine's initial contract expiring soon after Pakistan overcame Cambodia in WCQs round one, PFF NC working on retaining him as MNT boss for WCQs round two games.
![Crisis averted as PFF NC regains control of headquarters in Lahore [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "Crisis averted as PFF NC regains control of headquarters in Lahore [Geo Super]")
October20October 20, 2023
Crisis averted as PFF NC regains control of headquarters in Lahore [Geo Super]
PFF NC and Punjab Revenue Authority reach agreement on lease issues to resume control of PFF House after govt officials sealed it on day of Pakistan's historic WCQ win in Islamabad.
![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 "PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]")
October20October 21, 2023
PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]
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.
![Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Harun-Hamid-and-Rao-Umer-Hayat-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]")
October18July 4, 2025
Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]
Pakistan marked their first home game in eight years to win their first ever WCQ match thanks to 1-0 win over Cambodia in Islamabad
![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]")
October17October 17, 2023
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.”
![Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-900x535.jpg "Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]")
October17October 18, 2023
Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]
Pakistan, with a population of over 240 million, does not have an international standard football stadium despite despite football being a popular sport.
![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]")
October16October 21, 2023
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.
![Grimsby’s Otis Khan ruled ineligible to play for Pakistan in World Cup qualifier [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Otis-Khan-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Grimsby’s Otis Khan ruled ineligible to play for Pakistan in World Cup qualifier [The Guardian]")
October12October 13, 2023
Grimsby’s Otis Khan ruled ineligible to play for Pakistan in World Cup qualifier [The Guardian]
FIFA’s decision pending despite Khan owning Pakistani passport. Issue concerns Khan’s grandfather’s migration before Partition.
October11October 11, 2023
2026 WCQs: Pakistan face hosts Cambodia in 1st leg
Pakistan coach Stephen Constantine and defender Easah Suliman both hope to get a result in a challenging away leg in Cambodia tomorrow before they travel to play return leg in Islamabad on 17th.