![Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2026-WCQs-and-2027-ACQs-format-1160x535.png "Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]")
Despite 2026 FIFA World Cup expanding to 48 teams and increased AFC slots from 4.5 to 8.5, Pakistan still likely to start their road to qualification in first stage
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![How Pakistan’s women footballers are making every opportunity count [TRT World]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Pakistan-womens-training-camp-1160x535.jpeg "How Pakistan’s women footballers are making every opportunity count [TRT World]")
July22July 22, 2022
How Pakistan’s women footballers are making every opportunity count [TRT World]
After facing eight years of exile from international football, Pakistan women players are upbeat about getting a shot at a regional championship.
![Pakistan’s entry confirmed for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Dani-Limones-briefing-Pak-women-team-camp-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan’s entry confirmed for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]")
July10July 10, 2022
Pakistan’s entry confirmed for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]
SAFF's confirmation means that Pakistan women's team will play for the first time since it featured in the 2014 edition as hosts.
![Confusion surrounds status of Pakistan’s entry for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SAFF-1160x524.png "Confusion surrounds status of Pakistan’s entry for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]")
July9January 29, 2023
Confusion surrounds status of Pakistan’s entry for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]
As of Friday night, SAFF says it still awaits a formal entry from PFF NC for Pakistan women's team to participate in the upcoming SAFF Women's Championship
![Hajra looking forward to Pakistan’s return to action after eight-year gap [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Hajra-Khan-1160x535.jpg "Hajra looking forward to Pakistan’s return to action after eight-year gap [Dawn]")
July8July 8, 2022
Hajra looking forward to Pakistan’s return to action after eight-year gap [Dawn]
Hajra Khan was Pakistan women's captain when it last played international football in 2014 SAFF Women's C'ship. She now hopes the team will return for 2022 edition
![PFF NC asked to send entry for SAFF Women’s Championship by Friday [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pakistan-women-team-in-2014-SAFF-Women-Championship-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC asked to send entry for SAFF Women’s Championship by Friday [Dawn]")
July6July 6, 2022
PFF NC asked to send entry for SAFF Women’s Championship by Friday [Dawn]
Pakistan women's team likely to be first in action after end of FIFA ban. NC expected to submit participation for 2022 SAFF Women's Championship in Nepal
![World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Coca-Cola-FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-Tour-2022-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpeg "World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]")
June8June 8, 2022
World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]
“Events like these are of course helpful for the soft image of the country but they should go hand in hand with regular football activities,” said Saddam Hussain at FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Lahore
![FIFA remains silent as Normalisation process stalls in Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "FIFA remains silent as Normalisation process stalls in Pakistan [Dawn]")
May20June 12, 2022
FIFA remains silent as Normalisation process stalls in Pakistan [Dawn]
After NC was handed back control of PFF House in March, there was hope that Pak football's crisis would be resolved and FIFA ban will end. That, however, is diminishing with every passing day.
![In Ramzan tournament final, a local team shows grit against Army but wilts and falls apart [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Army-vs-Madhu-Mohammedan-Naya-Nazimabad-Ramazan-Cup-2022-final-1160x535.jpg "In Ramzan tournament final, a local team shows grit against Army but wilts and falls apart [Dawn]")
April21April 21, 2022
In Ramzan tournament final, a local team shows grit against Army but wilts and falls apart [Dawn]
With the PFF still in limbo due to FIFA ban and court cases, players and teams forced to rely on private, unregulated tournaments to remain active
![Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/72nd-FIFA-Congress-2022-in-Doha.-Pic-via-Umaid-Wasim-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]")
April1April 1, 2022
Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]
NC said after it regains control of frozen PFF bank accounts at the Bank of Punjab, FIFA will lift ban on Pakistan.