Germany losing its first-ever #WorldCup penalty shootout in history reminds us of Ahmer Naqvi's 2022 epic rant on Pakistani tv channel A Sports about not feeling any sympathy for the four-time WC winners

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) nations who have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage: ✅ Japan 🇯🇵 ✅ Australia 🇦🇺 ❌ South Korea 🇰🇷 ❌ Qatar 🇶🇦 ❌ Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 ❌ Iraq 🇮🇶 ❌ Iran 🇮🇷 ❌ Jordan 🇯🇴 ❌ Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 Only 2 of Asia’s 9 teams (22%) reach the Round of 32.

Nolberto Solano and Abdullah Iqbal back Pakistan’s growth ahead of Maldives Diamond Jubilee International Tournament opener vs Bangladesh tomorrow

FIFA and AFC officials stress revision of PFF Constitution during Day 1 of the PFF Governance and Statutes Revision Workshop 2026 footballpakistan.com/2026/05/fifa...

Spokesperson says PFF had informed AFC of its decision in April this year to not register Pakistan for the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers draw.

Head Coach Nolberto Solano Announces 23-Man Squad for Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament. Easah Suliman, Yousuf Butt, and others make long awaited return.

Pakistan may see major sports governance reforms as the federal govt proposes National Sports Policy 2026. All national sports federations to be recognized as autonomous bodies held to governance standards, international federation rules and performance-based accountability.

Pakistan MNT face Bangladesh (1 June), Maldives (4 June) and Afghanistan (7 June) in the Diamond Jubilee International Tournament in Maldives.

PFF held a first ever Women's Football Symposium in Islamabad. MNA Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto and IPC Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani were guests.

PFF letter directs DFAs and regional FAs are required to organize and complete their District Championships in 2026 between July 1 and September 30. footballpakistan.com/2026/05/pff-...

PFF pledge unity and continuity upon return from 2026 FIFA Congress in Vancouver after extensive meetings with various nations. PFF now aim for a National Club Championship and a world-class academy in Karachi.

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.

PFF meet Saudi Football Federation president Yasser Al-Misehal in Vancouver to discuss women’s football cooperation and possibility of Saudi coaches joining Pakistan youth team setups.

Podcast with ex PFF general secretary, Col Mujahid Tareen, about systemic issues in #PakistanFootball Discussions ranged from lack of domestic system, integrating diaspora players, and leadership stability in PFF www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeGJ...

Our piece on @nukta.com.web.brid.gyon why the Pakistan women's national football team being unable to play regular international matchdays means all the momentum and hype around it quickly fizzles out.

The Diamond Jubilee International Tournament from June 1-10 will feature the senior teams of hosts Maldives, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and Bangladesh's U23s

Pakistan U16s to face Russia, Azerbaijan and hosts Kazakhstan in the UEFA U16 Development Tournament from April 24-30.

Pakistan withdraw from 2026 SAFF Women's Championship in Goa, India as ongoing Pak-India political tensions affect sporting visits between the two countries.

Ivory Coast get a hard-fought 2-0 win with Pakistan WNT digging deep to defend, despite being down to 10 players in last 25 minutes

A four-member Pakistan team will represent the country in the FIFAe Nations League, one of esports' most prestigious international competitions that is held under the FIFA banner.

Ramata Gengui's first half goal enough for Mauritania to outmuscle Pakistan in FIFA Series 2026 women's fixture. Pakistan WNT now face Ivory Coast on 16th.

"We want to show that women & girls in Pakistan are very capable of progressing in world football," say Pakistan WNT head coach Adeel Rizki and vice-captain Suha Hirani ahead of FIFA Series 2026 women fixture vs Turks & Caicos Islands tomorrow.

Pakistan WNT held their first training session in Abidjan, Ivory Coast with the full squad ahead of the FIFA Series. 🇵🇰🆚🇹🇨 Turks & Caicos Islands (9 April) 🇵🇰🆚🇲🇷 Mauritania (12 April) 🇵🇰🆚🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire (16 April)

FIFA.com interviews Pakistan WNT player Zahmena Malik on Pakistan's ambitions at the upcoming FIFA Series women's fixtures in Ivory Coast. www.fifa.com/en/news/arti...

'One sport which can play a pivotal role in uplifting the international sporting image of Pakistan is football.' writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS

Pakistan fall 2-1 to Myanmar at an empty Jinnah Stadium to end their 2027 Asian Cup qualification campaign with 2 points from 6 games and a -9 goal difference. Pakistan likely to finish fourth in Group E.

Jevan Khan, Shayek Dost, and Ali Raza highlighted the MNT’s progress during the camp and emphasised their determination to deliver a positive result against Myanmar today

"Pakistan needs to start being very competitive. That is the idea, that is the plan." said Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano ahead of the Pakistan-Myanmar ACQs fixture tomorrow

MNT defenders Mohibullah Afridi and Waqar Baloch say that despite Pakistan-Myanmar on 31 March being behind closed doors, they aim to compete for a result in their last Asian Cup qualifier

Alamgir Ghazi and Abdullah Shah both spoke positively about their Bangladesh league experience, need for a domestic league in Pakistan, aim for a result in #PAKvMYA on 31 March

India win 3-0 in a game where Pakistan missed several chances and were denied a clear penalty after the referee missed a deliberate handball.

Second half brace from Bangladeshi-American Ronan Sullivan enough to overwhelm Pakistan U20s. Pakistan were denied an equalizer by the referee.

Pakistan U20 depart for the 2026 SAFF Championship in Maldives. Pakistan face Bangladesh (24 March) and India (26 March) in Group B

Facing mounting govt pressure, PFF to make fresh request to FIFA for a detailed audit of all funds allocated for Pakistani football during the Normalisation Committee period

Pakistan U17 star Kaleemullah Khan set to go for a trial with Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük SK

PFF to organize nationwide D License coaching courses this year with cooperation of all 4 provincial FAs and the 3 regional FAs.

All pending dues from May 2025 till February 2026 reportedly cleared by the PFF. No information on previous dues from NC era (June 2023 till May 2025) provided. footballpakistan.com/2026/03/pff-...

“It will be a miracle if Pakistan qualifies for the [SAFF U20 Championship] semi-finals,” said former Pakistan MNT assistant coach Gohar Zaman. Pakistan U20s are in same group as Bangladesh and India.

Pakistan U20 head coach Shehzad Anwar aims to build a competitive squad for SAFF U20 Championship despite a largely inexperienced group of players lacking international exposure

Pakistan Women's National Team's fixtures are out for FIFA Series in Ivory Coast in April. 🇵🇰 vs🇹🇨Turks and Caicos Islands 9/4/26 🇵🇰 vs🇲🇷Mauritania 12/4/26 🇵🇰 vs🇨🇮Ivory Coast (Hosts) 16/4/26 Matches to be played at the Alassane Outtara Stadium in Abidjan.

PFF President Mohsen Gilani said the new football league will "neither be PSL-style nor ISL-style. It will be PFF-style," indicating a club-based model for sustainability and development.

Muhammad Essa heads Pak U16s at UEFA Development Tournament (Kazakhstan, Apr 24-30); Shahzad Anwar given U20s for SAFF, Sh Hamdan assistant (Maldives, Mar 23-Apr 3); Adeel Rizki returns to WNT for FIFA Series. Nasir Ismail & Walid Javaid join MNT staff under Nolberto Solano for Myanmar game Mar 31

Army to face KRL, SA Gardens to face WAPDA in the 2026 National Challenge Cup semifinals on 13 February at KPT Stadium Karachi.

2026 National Challenge Cup, quarterfinal schedule (KPT Stadium) Tuesday, Feb 10: Mamsons v KRL (12:00pm) WAPDA v PAF (3:00pm) Wednesday, Feb 11: Army v NIMSO (12:00pm) SA Gardens v Intl Supply Co (3:00pm)

NIMSO stun PACA 2-0, Mamsons shock PAF 2-1, KRL overwhelm Hazara Coal 3-0, ISC edge Railways 1-0 in 2026 National Challenge Cup - Day 2 at KMC Stadium and KPT Stadium.

Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano on the importance of combining domestic youth development and diaspora integration for #PakistanFootball www.dawn.com/news/1970878... www.express.pk/story/279926...

PAF edged Navy 1-0 while 3 other games end all square on Day 1 of the 2026 PFF National Challenge Cup in Karachi

12 department teams taking part in Karachi from 4-15 February for the 31st National Football Challenge Cup

Pakistan in Group B with the two former SAFF U19/U20 winners. SAFF U20 Championship to be held from 23 March - 7 April in Maldives.

PFF Chief Mohsen Gilani met the USA Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, to discuss Pak-US sporting cooperation, pledges strategic support for USA’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign