Pakistan's national football team has earned a place in the inaugural Fifa ASEAN Cup, marking the country's first-ever participation in a Fifa-organised tournament and a major milestone for the sport's development.
According to sources, Pakistan received an invitation from Fifa to participate in the newly launched competition. The source indicated that the PFF has agreed to the invitation.
The inaugural Fifa ASEAN Cup will be held in Indonesia from September 21 to October 6 and will feature teams from across the region in a landmark competition aimed at expanding international football opportunities.
Pakistan will compete in Division 1 alongside India, hosts Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand in what is expected to be a highly competitive tournament.
Pakistan’s participation marks a historic milestone, as it will be the country’s first appearance in a Fifa tournament outside qualification competitions for the Fifa World Cup and continental events.
The tournament also presents a major opportunity for Pakistan to test itself against established regional opponents and gain valuable international exposure at a time when football in the country is seeking renewed momentum.
Sources said Pakistan’s invitation followed growing engagement between Fifa and PFF President Mohsen Gilani, which helped facilitate the country’s inclusion in the tournament.
