PSB assured AFC inspector that the required work on Jinnah Stadium's pitch, goalposts and dressing rooms shall be completed by Oct 10. Pakistan is to host Cambodia on Oct 17.
![AFC match commissioner visits Jinnah Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AFC-inspection-of-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-to-host-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifier-home-leg-vs-Cambodia-on-17-Oct-1024x535.jpeg "AFC match commissioner visits Jinnah Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
September20September 28, 2023
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![Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-team-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]")
August30August 30, 2023
Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]
Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 Championship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour thanks to intervention by former SAPM Youth Affairs, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Squad will leave for Bhutan tonight via Doha.
August30August 30, 2023
Pakistan set to miss SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]
PSB refused to initially give NOC for Pakistan U16 squad for 'incomplete documentation' until Shaza Fatima Khawaja's intervention.
![PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-squad-for-SAFF-U16-Boys-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpeg "PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]")
August26August 26, 2023
PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]
PFF once again facing delays over NOCs from PSB and IPC Ministry, this time over sending team for SAFF U16 Championship.
![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.
![NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection-1.jpg "NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]")
August18August 18, 2023
NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]
PFF delegation satisfied with Jinnah Stadium but have suggested further changes to ensure FIFA approves it as venue for 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia in 17 October
![PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection.jpg "PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August17August 18, 2023
PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation 'satisfied' with Jinnah Stadium, requests PSB to ensure pitch, scoreboard, lights meet FIFA requirements for confirmation to host 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia
August16August 16, 2023
PSB invites PFF NC to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad on 17 Aug before submitting home venue name on 18 Aug for 2026 WCQs vs Cambodia in October.
![PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Punjab-Stadium-Lahore.jpg "PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]")
August12August 12, 2023
PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]
Sports Board Punjab likely to consent Punjab Stadium as potential 'home' venue for 2026 WCQs game against Cambodia on 17 October, subject to meeting FIFA/AFC venue requirements.
![PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/psb-pff-sbp.jpg "PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]")
August10August 10, 2023
PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]
PFF NC formally requests PSB and SBP for availability of Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium for WCQs return leg on 17 October. Also sends AFC venue regulations that need to be met by either venue to host the game.