FPDC Editorial: With FIFA granting a generous extension to the PFF Normalisation Committee's mandate till December 2024, NC must also plan, and secure funding for, actual football.
Category: World Cup
![The need for domestic football league [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg "The need for domestic football league [TNS]")
March31April 1, 2024
The need for domestic football league [TNS]
The FIFA-appointed PFF NC has been totally ignoring the needs of our local footballers by not holding the Pakistan Premier League, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![How Asia’s World Cup qualifying format disadvantages its weakest teams [CGTN]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-fans-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Pakistan-vs-Jordan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "How Asia’s World Cup qualifying format disadvantages its weakest teams [CGTN]")
March29March 29, 2024
How Asia’s World Cup qualifying format disadvantages its weakest teams [CGTN]
Pakistan's recent double-header against heavyweights Jordan, as part of the FIFA World Cup-AFC Asian Cup joint 2nd round qualifiers, saw them concede 10 goals over the two games. The defeats may have left Pakistani football fans disheartened, but participating in the 2nd round represents progress for a team that had never previously made it past the 1st round.
March28March 28, 2024
Pakistan suffer second-half meltdown in 7-0 thrashing by Jordan [Dawn]
Second half collapse saw Stephen Constantine's Pakistan side. already depleted with injuries and suspensions, get another mauling from Asian Cup finalists Jordan in WCQs.
![Jordan demolish Pakistan 7-0 [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Imran-Kayani-Jordan-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Jordan demolish Pakistan 7-0 [The News]")
March28March 28, 2024
Jordan demolish Pakistan 7-0 [The News]
"Overseas players have now been exposed completely in all matches they have played," claims Nasir Ismail once again.
![Jordan thrash Pakistan 7-0 as Musa Al-Taamari scores hat-trick [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mousa-Al-Tamarai-scores-Jordan-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Jordan thrash Pakistan 7-0 as Musa Al-Taamari scores hat-trick [Geo Super]")
March27March 27, 2024
Jordan thrash Pakistan 7-0 as Musa Al-Taamari scores hat-trick [Geo Super]
A night to forget for Pakistan at the Amman International Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Round Two Group G.
![Pakistan look to build on home performance away in Jordan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Alamgir-Ghazi-and-Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-presser-before-Jordan-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan look to build on home performance away in Jordan [Dawn]")
March26March 26, 2024
Pakistan look to build on home performance away in Jordan [Dawn]
“This is going to be our sixth game since I arrived, and every game we are a little bit better,” Stephen Constantine said during pre-match presser. “The players have given absolutely everything in the seven months I’ve been with the team.”
![Pakistan hope to improve against Jordan in away game [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-training-before-Jordan-vs-Pakistan-in-Amman-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan hope to improve against Jordan in away game [The News]")
March26March 26, 2024
Pakistan hope to improve against Jordan in away game [The News]
The away game at Amman International Stadium to begin late at night for WCQs Round 2, Group G.
![Ex-captain Essa bemoans NC’s apathy towards football greats [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Muhammad-Essa-Khan-1160x535.jpg "Ex-captain Essa bemoans NC’s apathy towards football greats [The News]")
March23March 23, 2024
Ex-captain Essa bemoans NC’s apathy towards football greats [The News]
Former Pakistan NT captain Muhammad Essa unhappy with PFF NC for 'not inviting' him or other former national team players to attend the Pakistan vs Jordan WCQ on 21 March in Islamabad
![Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rahis-Nabi-and-Mousa-Al-Tamari-Pakistan-vs-Jordan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]")
March22March 22, 2024
Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]
“It’s not easy to build a national team in three or four months especially if you don’t have a league [functioning in the country],” a visibly-satisfied Constantine said after the game