2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Archives - FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/tag/2026-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/ Independent online platform covering Pakistani football since 2003 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:10:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cropped-fpdc-logo-32x32.png 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Archives - FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/tag/2026-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/ 32 32 Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/06/pakistan-footballs-long-road-back-nukta/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:10:57 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37750 From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.

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]]> The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/04/the-road-to-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-and-pakistans-football-future-tns/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:26:40 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37357 One sport which can play a pivotal role in uplifting the international sporting image of Pakistan is football. Compared to cricket which is more region-specific, sports such as football attract a more global appeal and viewership.

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]]> FIFA rankings blow: Pakistan drop to 203 [The News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/04/fifa-rankings-blow-pakistan-drop-to-203-the-news/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:48:12 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37352 Following their defeat to Myanmar in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, Pakistan are now placed 202nd among 211 nations, a position that reflects their ongoing struggles at the international level.

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]]> Pakistan’s teenage sensation left struggling for surgery fund [The News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2025/04/pakistans-teenage-sensation-left-struggling-for-surgery-fund-the-news/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:27:07 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=35722 One of the breakout stars from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for Pakistan, defender Muhammad Sadam now in a race against time to arrange surgery for his injured knee and save his football career.

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]]> Pakistan embark on Asian Cup quest with Syria clash [Dawn] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2025/03/pakistan-embark-on-asian-cup-quest-with-syria-clash-dawn/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:44:13 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=35680 Pakistan face a tall order if they are to qualify for the Asian Cup and there has been little change to the dynamics of the sport in the country since head coach Stephen Constantine first arrived.

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]]> Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round [AFC] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/12/groups-decided-for-saudi-arabia-2027-qualifiers-final-round-afc/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:51:49 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=35170 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Pakistan gets Group E featuring Syria, Afghanistan and Myanmar. Matches begin in March 2025, with Pakistan going away to Syria.

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]]> Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/11/constantine-departs-after-leading-pakistan-to-promised-land-dawn/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:53:10 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=35028 Masterminding that victory over two legs over Cambodia, Stephen Constantine ensured Pakis­tan’s national team would have at the very least three years of competitive football.

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]]> Constantine leaves Pakistan job after contract ends http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/11/constantine-leaves-pakistan-job-after-contract-ends/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:30:52 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=35026 Stephen Constantine proud of leading Pakistan MNT to Round Two of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, extends heartfelt thanks to all fans.

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]]> Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/06/rogerio-ramos-points-out-differences-between-indian-and-pakistani-football-express-tribune/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:51:13 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=34396 “Players need time to develop better mentality. We have good players in Pakistan who want to play and like to play. But we need players to get competition, and play regularly,” said Pakistan MNT's Brazilian goalkeeping coach Rogerio Ramos.

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]]> ’پاکستان میں فٹبال کا دور آچکا ہے‘ [Dawn] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/06/pakistan-dawn-urdu-shahrukh-sohail/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:33:00 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=34386 فی الحال گمان ہوتا ہے کہ فٹبال ٹیم کے لیے 2022ء میں شروع ہونے والی تعمیر نو کا عمل تقریباً مکمل ہوچکا ہے۔ متعدد کھیلوں اور مقابلوں سے محروم رہنے کے بعد قومی ٹیم آہستہ آہستہ ایک ٹیم کی صورت میں آنے لگی ہے لیکن کامیابی کے لیے تسلسل انتہائی ضروری ہے۔

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