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
![NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection-1.jpg "NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]")
August18August 18, 2023
Tag: Shahzad Anwar
![PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection.jpg "PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August17August 18, 2023
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]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Alamgir-Ghazi-Mauritius-vs-Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Series-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]")
August17August 17, 2023
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
![In quest for maiden World Cup qualifying win, Pakistan face Cambodia again [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg "In quest for maiden World Cup qualifying win, Pakistan face Cambodia again [Dawn]"){kind=logo}
July28July 28, 2023
In quest for maiden World Cup qualifying win, Pakistan face Cambodia again [Dawn]
Just over four years after losing to Cambodia in 2022 WCQs, Pakistan will once again cross paths with them in first round of 2026 WCQs / 2027 ACQs
![Pakistan team to be finalised after FIFA window: Shehzad [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Adeel-Rizki-Shahzad-Anwar-Akhtar-Mohiuddin-at-National-Games-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan team to be finalised after FIFA window: Shehzad [The News]")
July7July 7, 2023
Pakistan team to be finalised after FIFA window: Shehzad [The News]
Pakistan MNT head coach Shahzad Anwar says that September's FIFA window, AFC U23 qualifiers to 'help finalize squad' for October's World Cup qualifiers
![Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/tariq-lutfi.jpg "Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]")
June29June 29, 2023
Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]
"We don't say that foreign players have no quality but they cannot bear the load of Pakistan camp and it means that their induction in the team is not fruitful," Tariq Lutfi.
![Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Yousuf-Butt-and-Abdullah-Iqbal-Nepal-vs-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]")
June28June 28, 2023
Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]
Since returning from FIFA ban last year, Pakistan have lost 8 successive matches - 6 in June alone - under coach Shahzad Anwar, with only 1 goal being scored by the team.
![Beaten by Nepal, Pakistan end at rock bottom [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rahis-Nabi-Nepal-vs-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Beaten by Nepal, Pakistan end at rock bottom [The News]")
June28June 28, 2023
Beaten by Nepal, Pakistan end at rock bottom [The News]
80th minute Aasish Chowdhry strike condemns Shahzad Anwar's Pakistan side to end 2023 SAFF Cup campaign bottom of group in Bengaluru.
![Pakistan in must-win situation against Kuwait today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakistan-face-Kuwait-in-2023-SAFF-Championship-today-June-24-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan in must-win situation against Kuwait today [The News]")
June24June 24, 2023
Pakistan in must-win situation against Kuwait today [The News]
Pakistan may have to find a way to beat a strong Kuwait side today if they are to remain in contention for a place in SAFF Championship semifinals
![Pakistan played well against India despite fatigue: Shehzad [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakisan-2023-SAFF-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan played well against India despite fatigue: Shehzad [The News]")
June23June 23, 2023
Pakistan played well against India despite fatigue: Shehzad [The News]
Pakistan head coach full of praise for his team giving their all despite fatigue, critical mistakes against India in SAFF Cup opener; confident of a much better performance against Kuwait on 24 June