With the World Cup set to come back to Asia just 12 years after Qatar, Sheikh Salman believes the continent could well become the location of choice for the football showpiece.
![INTERVIEW: Asia’s football chief says winter scheduling for 2034 World Cup will be ideal [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-1160x535.jpg "INTERVIEW: Asia’s football chief says winter scheduling for 2034 World Cup will be ideal [Dawn]")
November7November 7, 2025
Tag: Saudi Arabia
![Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to promote football development [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Saudi-Football-Federation-president-Yasser-Al-Misehal-and-PFF-president-Syed-Mohsen-Gilani-sign-MOU-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to promote football development [Geo News]")
October22October 22, 2025
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to promote football development [Geo News]
MoU was signed between PFF President Mohsin Gilani and SAFF President Yasser Al-Misehal. This was second MoU between the two federations
October20October 20, 2025
Saudi Arabia trounce Pakistan 13-0 in Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers
Pakistan suffer another one-sided defeat in their first ever AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification campaign against Group D hosts Saudi Arabia.
![Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fareedullah-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]")
August24August 24, 2025
Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]
While sports like squash and hockey in Pakistan remain in decline, and cricket remains inconsistent, one sport which can uplift the international sporting image of Pakistan is football, writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS.
![PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-AFC-general-secretary-Dato-Windsor-John-1160x535.jpg "PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]")
August22August 23, 2025
PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]
Gilani highlighted the structural reforms, international collaborations and initiatives that mark a significant shift from the federation’s troubled past
![Pakistan get tough group for Futsal ACQs [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2026-AFC-Futsal-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-groups-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan get tough group for Futsal ACQs [Geo Super]")
June26June 26, 2025
Pakistan get tough group for Futsal ACQs [Geo Super]
Pakistan in Group D with Iraq, hosts Saudi Arabia, and Chinese Taipei. All matches to be held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia from 20-24 September. 8 group winners and 7 best runners-up qualify for 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Indonesia.
June4June 4, 2025
PFF president Gilani meets Chinese FA boss
PFF president Mohsen Gilani met up with CFA president Song Kai, also received felicitations from Saudi FF president Yasser Almisehal.
![Spirited Pakistan go down against Syria in Asian Cup Qualifier [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Spirited Pakistan go down against Syria in Asian Cup Qualifier [Nukta]")
March26March 26, 2025
Spirited Pakistan go down against Syria in Asian Cup Qualifier [Nukta]
Pakistan's spirited effort falls short against Syria in Al-Ahsa. A goal in each half helped Syria win 2-0 in their Group E opener of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round. Myanmar beat Afghanistan 2-1 in other game.
![Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-training-in-Lahore-ahead-of-Syria-ACQs-clash-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]")
March19March 19, 2025
Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]
All players and team officials obtained their Saudi Arabian visas for the 25 March clash with Syria in Al-Ahsa. Domestic and diaspora players will meet together under coach Stephen Constantine there.
![Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-training-camp-ahead-of-Syria-game-1143x535.jpg "Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]")
March19March 19, 2025
Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]
With the visas of many Pakistan MNT squad members still pending with the Saudi Embassy, PFF NC forced to make travel changes ahead of March 25 ACQ clash with Syria.