![FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-launch-event-at-US-Embassy-Islamabad-1-1160x535.jpg "FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]")
The FIFA World Cup 2026 launch ceremony hosted by the US Embassy Islamabad in collaboration with the PFF carried significance beyond symbolism and celebration, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS.
May22May 23, 2026
“Every year will be the year of women’s football in Pakistan”
PFF held a first ever Women's Football Symposium in Islamabad. MNA Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto and IPC Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani were guests.
May22May 22, 2026
PFF, UN launch Football4MentalHealth programme
The event marked Pakistan’s inclusion as one of the pilot countries in the global UNFootball4MentalHealth initiative.
May20May 20, 2026
PFF directs DFAs to hold District Championships
PFF letter directs DFAs and regional FAs are required to organize and complete their District Championships in 2026 between July 1 and September 30.
May5May 5, 2026
FIFA and AFC pledge full support to PFF, underline importance of stability
PFF pledge unity and continuity upon return from 2026 FIFA Congress in Vancouver, announce plans for National Club Championship and a world-class academy in Karachi.
![First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-U16-UEFA-U16-Development-Tournament-1160x535.jpg "First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]")
May5May 5, 2026
First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]
Pakistan U16 captain Abdul Samad and coach Muhammad Essa reflect on their young team experiencing a UEFA competition and European opposition for the first time in their lives.
![Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-Saudi-FF-president-Yasser-al-Misehal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]")
May3May 3, 2026
Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]
PFF meet Saudi FF president Yasser Al-Misehal in Vancouver to discuss women’s football, Saudi coaches joining Pak youth setups
May2May 2, 2026
PFF gets backing of AFC President, meets many nations during FIFA Congress
PFF president Mohsen Gilani, VP Hafiz Zakaullah, COO Shahid Khokhar met with several high ranking officials from other national associations during FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
April30April 30, 2026
Pakistan end UEFA U16 campaign with Azerbaijan loss
Pakistan conceded late on when Azerbaijan’s Nazim Aliyev scored from close range before holding on with 10 players after defender Hamza was sent off.
April27April 27, 2026
Pakistan go down fighting to Russia in UEFA U16 Tournament
Shahraz Khan's equalizer gave Pakistan hope but Essa Jr's double yellow in 2nd half was exploited by Russia to win 2-1 in UEFA U16 Development Tournament.