![Pakistan targets 400,000 trained workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2034-FIFA-World-Cup-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.png "Pakistan targets 400,000 trained workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 [APP]")
Pakistan is targeting the training and deployment of 300,000 to 400,000 workers for projects linked to the FIFA World Cup 2034 as part of a broader strategy to expand overseas employment opportunities and strengthen the country’s position in international labour markets.
Tag: Saudi Arabia
![Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-Saudi-FF-president-Yasser-al-Misehal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]")
May3May 3, 2026
Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]
PFF meet Saudi FF president Yasser Al-Misehal in Vancouver to discuss women’s football, Saudi coaches joining Pak youth setups
![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
INTERVIEW: Asia’s football chief says winter scheduling for 2034 World Cup will be ideal [Dawn]
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.
![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.