Pakistan gamers rejoice successful their Diamond Jubilee Worldwide Soccer Match match towards Maldives on the Nationwide Soccer Stadium in Maldives on June 4, 2026. — Soccer Affiliation of Maldives
KARACHI: In a big enhance for Pakistan soccer, the Pakistan Soccer workforce has secured entry into the inaugural version of the Fifa ASEAN Cup and can compete in a Fifa event for the primary time later this yr.
Pakistan acquired an invite from Fifa to take part within the newly launched competitors, with the Pakistan Soccer Federation (PFF) confirming the nationwide workforce’s participation.
The inaugural Fifa ASEAN Cup will likely be held in Indonesia from September 21 to October 6 and can characteristic groups from throughout the area in a landmark competitors aimed toward increasing worldwide soccer alternatives.Â
Pakistan will compete in Division 1 alongside India, hosts Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand in what is predicted to be a extremely aggressive event.
Pakistan’s participation marks a historic milestone, as it is going to be the nation’s first look in a Fifa event exterior qualification competitions for the Fifa World Cup and continental occasions.
The event additionally presents a significant alternative for Pakistan to check itself towards established regional opponents and achieve beneficial worldwide publicity at a time when soccer within the nation is looking for renewed momentum.
Sources stated Pakistan’s invitation adopted rising engagement between Fifa and PFF President Mohsen Gilani, which helped facilitate the nation’s inclusion within the event.
