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.
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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] 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]
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] 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]
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] 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]
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.
![PFF drops Saudi camp for Syria clash [Nukta] PFF drops Saudi camp for Syria clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stephen-Constantine-with-Pakistan-MNT-camp-ahead-of-Junes-WCQs-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF drops Saudi camp for Syria clash [Nukta]
Pakistan's Saudi camp for Syria game cancelled over potential visa and logistical challenges of the Ramadan Umrah season. Camp now in Lahore.

Pakistan preliminary squad for Syria game announced
Pakistan to face Syria on 25 March in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Group E fixture.
![With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta] With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-MNT-at-Jinnah-Stadium-ahead-of-Saudi-Arabia-game-1160x535.jpg)
With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
PFF NC scrambles to arrange logistics and FIFA/AFC funding for Pakistan MNT's 10-day camp under Stephen Constantine in Saudi Arabia ahead of Syria game on 25 March.

Pakistan 1-1 Saudi Arabia in women’s friendly
Suha Hirani's stunning goal direct from a corner kick helped Pakistan WNT earn a draw against Saudi Arabia in Doha.
![Pakistan WNT underprepared for friendly against Saudi Arabia [Nukta] Pakistan WNT underprepared for friendly against Saudi Arabia [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pakistan-WNT-training-at-Aspire-Academy-Doha-ahead-of-Saudi-Arabia-friendly-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan WNT underprepared for friendly against Saudi Arabia [Nukta]
Pakistan coach Adeel Rizki said they did not get enough time for training ahead of the game to be played in Doha on Saturday, Dec 7.