The credit of this much-needed win vs Cambodia in 2026 WCQs must be given to the newly-hired English coach Stephen Constantine. Pakistan now face Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Jordan in second round.
A new chapter [TNS]
Pakistan football team created history by beating Cambodia to reach second stage of FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time.
Will Constantine return to take charge of national football team? [The News]
With Stephen Constantine's initial contract expiring soon after Pakistan overcame Cambodia in WCQs round one, PFF NC working on retaining him as MNT boss for WCQs round two games.
‘I’ve not seen so many grown men cry in all my life,’ says Pakistan coach after first-ever World Cup qualifying round win [CNN]
“I’ve only been here three-and-a-half weeks, not even. I’m just really pleased for the people, the players and Pakistan football.” said Stephen Constantine after historic WCQ win over Cambodia
Crisis averted as PFF NC regains control of headquarters in Lahore [Geo Super]
PFF NC and Punjab Revenue Authority reach agreement on lease issues to resume control of PFF House after govt officials sealed it on day of Pakistan's historic WCQ win in Islamabad.
PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]
Over 13,000 were in attendance at Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium to witness Pakistan winning its first ever WCQ on 17 October tor each Round Two.
Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]
Pakistan marked their first home game in eight years to win their first ever WCQ match thanks to 1-0 win over Cambodia in Islamabad
Harun stars in Pakistan win over Cambodia [The News]
Pakistan finally win a FIFA World Cup qualification match after a 1-0 win over Cambodia at Jinnah Stadium to reach Round Two stage.
PFF officials ousted from headquarters in Lahore [Geo Super]
Punjab Revenue Department has sealed PFF House in Lahore again over expired lease issues. Local courts had previously given stay in favour of PFF NC keeping control of the building.
Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]
“After eight long years, a big match will be played in Pakistan,” said head coach Stephen Constantine. “Our focus is to win with the support of our home fans.”