The 2-2 draw against Philippines in the FIFA Asean Cup is worth celebrating for Pakistan, but a moment of reflection as well.
![The fightback in Bandung and Pakistan football’s reality [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Pakistan-huddle-Philippines-vs-Pakistan-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpeg "The fightback in Bandung and Pakistan football’s reality [Dawn]")
September30October 25, 2026
Tag: Thailand
![Pakistan open FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with loss to Thailand [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Pakistan-v-Thailand-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan open FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with loss to Thailand [Dawn]")
September27October 25, 2026
Pakistan open FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with loss to Thailand [Dawn]
Thailand ease past Pakistan 4-0 to begin FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia.
![Pakistan look forward to ‘big test’ as Thailand looms in FIFA Asean Cup opener [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Mohammad-Fazal-training-2026-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan look forward to ‘big test’ as Thailand looms in FIFA Asean Cup opener [Dawn]")
September26October 25, 2026
Pakistan look forward to ‘big test’ as Thailand looms in FIFA Asean Cup opener [Dawn]
The challenge facing Pakistan is reflected in the FIFA rankings. Thailand are 94th, Pakistan are 198th, Philippines 135th and Vietnam 113th.
September25October 25, 2026
Pakistan gear up for FIFA ASEAN Cup challenge
"We want to test ourselves against better teams," says head coach Nolberto Solano. "Will give our best," says captain Abdullah Iqbal.
![Pakistan name squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup, Solano to join in Indonesia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pakistan-celebrate-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-win-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan name squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup, Solano to join in Indonesia [Dawn]")
September20October 25, 2026
Pakistan name squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup, Solano to join in Indonesia [Dawn]
23-member Pakistan MNT squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup named. Pakistan face Thailand (Sep 26), Philippines (Sep 29) and Vietnam (Oct 2) in Group B.
![Pakistan drawn in Group B as FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 schedule announced [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan drawn in Group B as FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 schedule announced [Geo Super]")
September10September 10, 2026
Pakistan drawn in Group B as FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 schedule announced [Geo Super]
Pakistan will begin their campaign against Thailand on September 26 before facing the Philippines on September 29. Their final group-stage fixture will be against Vietnam on October 2.
![FIFA ASEAN Cup groups confirmed as Pakistan set for historic debut [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pakistan-at-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-final-1160x535.jpg "FIFA ASEAN Cup groups confirmed as Pakistan set for historic debut [Geo Super]")
July29September 10, 2026
FIFA ASEAN Cup groups confirmed as Pakistan set for historic debut [Geo Super]
Group B features teams with significantly higher FIFA rankings than Pakistan. The Green Shirts are currently ranked 198th, while the Philippines are 135th, Vietnam 99th and Thailand 94th in the latest FIFA rankings.
![Pakistan secure historic entry into inaugural Fifa ASEAN Cup [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pakistan-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan secure historic entry into inaugural Fifa ASEAN Cup [Geo News]")
June13June 13, 2026
Pakistan secure historic entry into inaugural Fifa ASEAN Cup [Geo News]
FIFA ASEAN Cup in Sept-Oct window could see Pakistan (198) face Indonesia (118), Thailand (94), Malaysia (136), Philippines (135), Singapore (148) and India (138).
![Pakistan likely to play international friendlies in March [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pakistan-vs-Nepal-Nov-2022-854x535.jpg "Pakistan likely to play international friendlies in March [Geo Super]")
February2February 3, 2023
Pakistan likely to play international friendlies in March [Geo Super]
PFF NC said to be in talks with Thailand, Maldives and Bhutan for potential friendlies in March FIFA window for Pakistan MNT
![In Pakistan to prove football unites the world, says French legend Karembeu [Geo]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Christian-Karembeu-and-actress-Maya-Ali-in-FIFA-World-Cup-trophy-tour-to-Pakistan.jpg "In Pakistan to prove football unites the world, says French legend Karembeu [Geo]")
February4February 4, 2018
In Pakistan to prove football unites the world, says French legend Karembeu [Geo]
1998 World Cup winner with France accompanies FIFA World Cup trophy tour to Lahore.