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: Vietnam
![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.
![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.
![After loss to Vietnam, Pakistan now faces giants Japan in Asiad [PREVIEW]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pakistan-U23-at-2018-Asian-Games-1160x535.jpeg "After loss to Vietnam, Pakistan now faces giants Japan in Asiad [PREVIEW]")
August16August 16, 2018
After loss to Vietnam, Pakistan now faces giants Japan in Asiad [PREVIEW]
Faizan Liaquat discusses loss to Vietnam and the daunting challenge against other favourites Japan for Pakistan.
![Pakistan thrashed 3-0 by Vietnam on international return [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Vietnam-vs-Pakistan-Asian-Games-2018.-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan thrashed 3-0 by Vietnam on international return [Dawn]")
August15August 15, 2018
Pakistan thrashed 3-0 by Vietnam on international return [Dawn]
Pakistan's quest for a win in Asian Games football since 1974 continues.
![Vietnam offer tough test to Pakistan’s return from abyss [PREVIEW]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Vietnam-U23s-in-AFC-U23-Championship-2018.jpg "Vietnam offer tough test to Pakistan’s return from abyss [PREVIEW]")
August14August 14, 2018
Vietnam offer tough test to Pakistan’s return from abyss [PREVIEW]
Faizan Liaquat previews the Pakistan vs Vietnam game in today's Asian Games 2018 opener as the boys in green return to action after 3 long years.
August19August 19, 2013
Asian Youth Games: Pakistan’s football campaign ends with loss against Vietnam [DAWN]
Pakistan crash out of the Asian Youth Games Football event after losing 2-0 to Vietnam,
May17May 17, 2012
Pakistan U22 play draw with Vietnam in Al-Nakba Cup
Pakistan U22 0-0 Vietnam U19. Ex-coach Tariq Lutfi criticises Zavisa Milosavljevic for having 'defensive mentality'
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