Even though Pakistan are eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, there are clear signs that the national team is finally being rebuilt under its new coach Stephen Constantine.
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![Constantine says Pakistan ‘better than before’ despite loss to Saudis [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-after-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg "Constantine says Pakistan ‘better than before’ despite loss to Saudis [Dawn]")
June8June 8, 2024
Constantine says Pakistan ‘better than before’ despite loss to Saudis [Dawn]
“The boys give everything in the game and as a coach you cannot ask for more. Maybe the quality is not there but it’s part of the process to learn from mistakes. We have a lot of young players who will be the future of Pakistan football. I want to look forward. I think we are better than we were when I came.” said Stephen Constantine.
![Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]")
June7June 7, 2024
Saudis break through defensive Pakistan to advance in World Cup qualifying [Dawn]
South Korea, Iraq, Iran, Japan also continue winning form in 2026 WCQs. India's Sunil Chhetri bows out after 0-0 draw at home with Kuwait.
![Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-2-1160x535.jpg "Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan [The News]")
June7June 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan [The News]
Pakistan’s skipper Abdullah Iqbal said that they made blunders. “We lost the match because of the blunders we made,”
![Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan 3-0 in WCQs [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan 3-0 in WCQs [Arab News]")
June6June 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan 3-0 in WCQs [Arab News]
A brace from Firas Al-Buraikan plus another one from Musab al-Juwayr against Pakistan at Jinnah Stadium confirmed Saudi Arabia's entry in next round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
![Constantine vows to give Saudis ‘a taste of Pakistan’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-Abdullah-Iqbal-Roberto-Mancini-Mukhtar-Ali-in-pre-match-presser-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Constantine vows to give Saudis ‘a taste of Pakistan’ [Dawn]")
June6June 6, 2024
Constantine vows to give Saudis ‘a taste of Pakistan’ [Dawn]
“We’re facing formidable opposition but we will look to give them a taste of Pakistan here,” said Stephen Constantine ahead of today's clash with Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia.
![Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Roberto-Mancinis-Saudi-Arabia-arrive-in-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
June5June 6, 2024
Saudi Arabia football team arrive in Pakistan for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia arrived a day before the June 6 clash against hosts Pakistan at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg "2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]")
June4June 5, 2024
2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]
24-member Pakistan squad announced for the final Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Asian second round. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia on 6 June at home, Tajikistan on 11 June away.
![‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jinnah-Stadium-floodlights-1160x535.jpg "‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]")
June3June 3, 2024
‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]
Work on floodlights complete, 4000 new seats installed to fulfill requirements for Jinnah Stadium to host Pak-Saudi WCQ game on June 6 for 8:30pm kickoff.
![After four losses, Pakistan eye redemption in FIFA qualifier against Saudi Arabia next week [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-MNT-training-before-2026-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "After four losses, Pakistan eye redemption in FIFA qualifier against Saudi Arabia next week [Arab News]")
June1June 1, 2024
After four losses, Pakistan eye redemption in FIFA qualifier against Saudi Arabia next week [Arab News]
Pakistan’s coach Stephen Constantine says players will fight till the last minute as they prepare for home fixture in Islamabad on 6 June.