![‘For a second you’d be mistaken into thinking that Neymar and Messi were from Lyari’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Brazil-team-street-mural-in-Lyari.jpg "‘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.
Tag: World Cup
February8February 8, 2018
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.
![‘World Cup Trophy Tour is first step towards developing football in Pakistan’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26805262_10159706003465234_7904644503805824117_n.jpg "‘World Cup Trophy Tour is first step towards developing football in Pakistan’ [Dawn]")
January12January 12, 2018
‘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.
![Russia to have visa-free system for 2018 World Cup ticket-holders [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10922858_10155023439425234_9178467045284373917_n.jpg "Russia to have visa-free system for 2018 World Cup ticket-holders [Dawn]")
June17June 17, 2017
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.
![FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Makhdoom-Syed-Faisal-Saleh-Hayat.jpg "FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]")
January18January 18, 2017
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 increase
![FIFA okays 48-team World Cup for 2026 to enrich coffers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FIFA-World-Cup-trophy.jpg "FIFA okays 48-team World Cup for 2026 to enrich coffers [The News]")
January11January 11, 2017
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.
![Pakistan combination too good for Yemen: Akhtar Mohiuddin [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Akhtar-Mohiuddin.jpg "Pakistan combination too good for Yemen: Akhtar Mohiuddin [The News]")
March7May 8, 2021
Pakistan combination too good for Yemen: Akhtar Mohiuddin [The News]
Akhtar Mohiuddin reckons the Shaheens can oust Yemen over two legs.
![Dreams of nothingness [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Pakistan-Asian-Games-2010.jpg "Dreams of nothingness [Dawn]")
July6October 8, 2018
Dreams of nothingness [Dawn]
By Mohammed Shahnawaz Every four years a phenomenon grips the Pakistani public that is the football World Cup with pockets...
![Our balls have made it, when will we? [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Brazuca.jpg "Our balls have made it, when will we? [Express Tribune]")
July5July 5, 2014
Our balls have made it, when will we? [Express Tribune]
Coach Nasir Ismail claims Pakistan has the talent to play in the World Cup.
![World Cup inflates football passion across Pakistan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/723695-Lahorecopy-1403109135-489-640x480.jpg "World Cup inflates football passion across Pakistan [Express Tribune]")
June19September 14, 2023
World Cup inflates football passion across Pakistan [Express Tribune]
World Cup fever grips Pakistan.
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