Nationwide News
‘For a second you’d be mistaken into thinking that Neymar and Messi were from Lyari’ [Dawn]
It was loud and chaotic — this was Pakistani football at its rawest and finest.
World Cup
Nationwide News
Pakistan gains International Socca Federation membership, Shahzaib Trunkwala elected Vice-President
ISF to organize a World Cup this year in Portugal with Pakistan to participate.
Nationwide News
‘World Cup Trophy Tour is first step towards developing football in Pakistan’ [Dawn]
Coca-Cola officially confirmed the visit of the FIFA World Cup trophy to Pakistan on 3rd February 2018.
News
Russia to have visa-free system for 2018 World Cup ticket-holders [Dawn]
Match ticket holders worldwide can travel to Russia without needing Visa for the mega event next year.
International Competitions
FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]
Hayat is hopeful that Asian countries like Pakistan, who were handicapped by the small number of qualifying slots, would stand to gain from the…
News
FIFA okays 48-team World Cup for 2026 to enrich coffers [The News]
FIFA Council votes to expand top tournament from 32 to 48 teams despite concerns and criticism.
Nationwide News
Pakistan combination too good for Yemen: Akhtar Mohiuddin [The News]
Akhtar Mohiuddin reckons the Shaheens can oust Yemen over two legs.
Asian Cup
Dreams of nothingness [Dawn]
By Mohammed Shahnawaz Every four years a phenomenon grips the Pakistani public that is the football World Cup with pockets of areas in the…
Editorials
Our balls have made it, when will we? [Express Tribune]
Coach Nasir Ismail claims Pakistan has the talent to play in the World Cup.
Nationwide News
World Cup inflates football passion across Pakistan [Express Tribune]
World Cup fever grips Pakistan.