Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the final squad for the country’s first-ever appearance in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, marking a historic milestone for the sport in Pakistan.
The training camp is currently underway at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Jinnah Sports Complex in Islamabad, where Head Coach Sakhawat Ali is leading preparations. The camp aims to sharpen skills and tactics as the squad gears up for its maiden international futsal challenge.
Pakistan has been placed in Group D alongside Iraq, Chinese Taipei, and host nation Saudi Arabia. The team will open its campaign against Iraq on September 20, face Saudi Arabia on September 22, and wrap up the group stage against Chinese Taipei on September 24. All fixtures will take place in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
The final squad includes Muhammad Zaid and Muhammad Tahir as goalkeepers, with Muhammad Humza Khan, Hamza Nusrat, Zohair Altaf, and Asif Ahmad forming the defensive line. On the wings, Hassaan Zafar, Abdul Hannan, Yousaf Ahmad, Shams Taj, Moeez Sajjad, Muhammad Bin Masud, and Ariz Mahmood have been selected. Leading the attack are strikers Muhammad Adan, Muhammad Ali Riaz Khan, and Zaid Ullah Khan.
In a press release, the federation highlighted the significance of this debut, describing it as “a proud moment for Pakistan football” as the team steps onto the international futsal stage for the first time.
With futsal gaining popularity across the country, the national squad’s participation in the Asian Cup Qualifiers is expected to inspire a new generation of players and fans.
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