PSB assured AFC inspector that the required work on Jinnah Stadium's pitch, goalposts and dressing rooms shall be completed by Oct 10. Pakistan is to host Cambodia on Oct 17.
Category: World Cup
National camp for World Cup qualifiers begins today [The News]
Pakistan U16 team coaches Sajjad Mehmood, Hassan Baloch and Jaffar Khan told by PFF NC to run senior NT camp for 2026 WCQs until a foreign coach can be appointed, pending PFF NC's own financial troubles
Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]
PFF NC has not been able to pay the dues and allowances owed to numerous NT players due to apparent budgetary troubles. Lack of clarity of WCQs preps also remains.
PFF likely to replace Shehzad with foreign coach [The News]
After continuous defeats for Pakistan MNT and U23s this past year, Shahzad Anwar expected to be sacked. PFF NC seeking a foreign coach to handle next month's critical World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia.
All is not well [TNS]
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cambodia next month, a storm is brewing which may sink the PFF Normalisation Committee in near future, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
PFF nominate Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium could be Pakistan's home venue for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers vs. Cambodia on Oct 17. If approved, it will be the first international football game in Pakistan since 2015, & also the first FIFA WC qualifier game at home since 2011.
NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]
PFF delegation satisfied with Jinnah Stadium but have suggested further changes to ensure FIFA approves it as venue for 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia in 17 October
PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation 'satisfied' with Jinnah Stadium, requests PSB to ensure pitch, scoreboard, lights meet FIFA requirements for confirmation to host 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia
Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]
Pakistan face tough task in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September as they face former champs Japan, hosts Bahrain, and Palestine with eyes on integrating squad for 2026 WCQs in October
PSB invites PFF NC to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad on 17 Aug before submitting home venue name on 18 Aug for 2026 WCQs vs Cambodia in October.