![FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Pakistan football needs more than luck to go past global goalposts [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-3-1160x535.jpeg "FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Pakistan football needs more than luck to go past global goalposts [Geo News]")
Pakistan has always had a complicated relationship with football, be it toxic discourse over local and diaspora players, lack of facilities or turmoil surrounding PFF.
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![Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]")
September18September 18, 2023
Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]
PFF NC has not been able to pay the dues and allowances owed to numerous NT players due to apparent budgetary troubles. Lack of clarity of WCQs preps also remains.
![Abdullah Shah optimistic about Pakistan’s chances in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against Cambodia [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Abdullah-Shah-Nepal-vs-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Abdullah Shah optimistic about Pakistan’s chances in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against Cambodia [Geo Super]")
July28July 28, 2023
Abdullah Shah optimistic about Pakistan’s chances in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against Cambodia [Geo Super]
Pakistan drawn to play Cambodia in Round One of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers for October. Repeat of 2022 qualifiers.
![Adil Nabi confident about representing Pakistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Adil-Nabi-at-Atromitos-in-Greece-2021-22.jpg "Adil Nabi confident about representing Pakistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]")
June2June 2, 2023
Adil Nabi confident about representing Pakistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]
After missing out on upcoming June window due to busy Greek league schedule and his Pak documents currently under process, Adil Nabi looking forward to finally play for Pakistan later this year
![Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]")
March15March 15, 2023
Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]
At a time when diaspora players are becoming increasingly important in teams all over the world, they are slighted by the local football community in Pakistan and some individuals in the media just because they were not born in Pakistan.
![Balochistan: A hub for football talent in the doldrums [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Police-vs-Hazara-Combined-CM-Balochistan-Gold-Cup-2022-1160x535.jpg "Balochistan: A hub for football talent in the doldrums [Geo Super]")
December15December 15, 2022
Balochistan: A hub for football talent in the doldrums [Geo Super]
Despite tremendous love for football in Balochistan it remains prone to myriad systemic issues hindering its true growth.
![Otis Khan eager to represent Pakistan football team [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Otis-Khan-at-Grimsby-Town-1160x535.jpg "Otis Khan eager to represent Pakistan football team [Geo Super]")
November5November 5, 2022
Otis Khan eager to represent Pakistan football team [Geo Super]
Otis Khan, the former Man United Academy trainee currently at Grimsby Town, eager to represent Pakistan internationally in football owing to his Pakistani grandfather.
![Top footballers set to move Supreme Court after SSGC terminates contracts [SAMAA]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SSGC-PPFL-2021-1160x535.jpg "Top footballers set to move Supreme Court after SSGC terminates contracts [SAMAA]")
August29August 29, 2022
Top footballers set to move Supreme Court after SSGC terminates contracts [SAMAA]
Pakistan’s top footballers are likely to move Supreme Court after their department SSGC terminated their contracts
![Talented striker Waheed upbeat ahead of PFF Trials [SAMAA]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Muhammad-Waheed-for-PCAA-vs-Afghan-FC-Chaman-NFCC-2020-1160x535.jpeg "Talented striker Waheed upbeat ahead of PFF Trials [SAMAA]")
August24August 24, 2022
Talented striker Waheed upbeat ahead of PFF Trials [SAMAA]
90 players called up for initial Pak national team camp in Lahore from 27-30 Aug. Then 25 players will be shortlisted for full camp set for 31 Aug till 15 Nov.
![Three years on the sidelines for Pakistan’s ‘oppressed’ footballers [SAMAA]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saadullah-for-Benazirabad-Lions-in-Sindh-Super-League-925x535.png "Three years on the sidelines for Pakistan’s ‘oppressed’ footballers [SAMAA]")
June11June 12, 2022
Three years on the sidelines for Pakistan’s ‘oppressed’ footballers [SAMAA]
Pakistan last played an international on June 11, 2019 as Saadullah laments about careers destroyed by 'mafias' fighting for PFF control
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