Pakistan's recent double-header against heavyweights Jordan, as part of the FIFA World Cup-AFC Asian Cup joint 2nd round qualifiers, saw them concede 10 goals over the two games. The defeats may have left Pakistani football fans disheartened, but participating in the 2nd round represents progress for a team that had never previously made it past the 1st round.
Footballer Fareedullah undergoes shoulder surgery [The News]
Fareedullah suffered a broken collarbone during 1st half of Pakistan's 7-0 away defeat at the hands of Jordan in 2026 WCQs on 26 March.
Pakistan suffer second-half meltdown in 7-0 thrashing by Jordan [Dawn]
Second half collapse saw Stephen Constantine's Pakistan side. already depleted with injuries and suspensions, get another mauling from Asian Cup finalists Jordan in WCQs.
Jordan demolish Pakistan 7-0 [The News]
"Overseas players have now been exposed completely in all matches they have played," claims Nasir Ismail once again.
Jordan thrash Pakistan 7-0 as Musa Al-Taamari scores hat-trick [Geo Super]
A night to forget for Pakistan at the Amman International Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Round Two Group G.
Pakistan look to build on home performance away in Jordan [Dawn]
“This is going to be our sixth game since I arrived, and every game we are a little bit better,” Stephen Constantine said during pre-match presser. “The players have given absolutely everything in the seven months I’ve been with the team.”
Pakistan hope to improve against Jordan in away game [The News]
The away game at Amman International Stadium to begin late at night for WCQs Round 2, Group G.
Footballers plan big protest against FIFA after Eid [The News]
“Yes, we plan to protest not against the PFF NC but against FIFA and FIFA Council which blindly believe in their appointed Normalisation Committee which has damaged Pakistan’s football,” said Muhammad Essa
Ex-captain Essa bemoans NC’s apathy towards football greats [The News]
Former Pakistan NT captain Muhammad Essa unhappy with PFF NC for 'not inviting' him or other former national team players to attend the Pakistan vs Jordan WCQ on 21 March in Islamabad
Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]
“It’s not easy to build a national team in three or four months especially if you don’t have a league [functioning in the country],” a visibly-satisfied Constantine said after the game