Pakistan’s long-awaited futsal debut on the Asian Cup should wait because the hosts Saudi Arabia have been compelled to postpone the fixtures.
The Asian Soccer Confederation (AFC) has introduced a change within the schedule for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group D, initially set to be performed in Saudi Arabia this month.
Resulting from unexpected challenges communicated by the Saudi Arabian Soccer Federation (SAFF), on 11 September 2025, the fixtures have been postponed.
The matches will now be staged from October 18 to 22, 2025.
An up to date match schedule, together with confirmed kick-off instances and venues will likely be introduced in due time.
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The Pakistan Soccer Federation (PFF) had named the squad for the occasion on September 8.
It stays a historic announcement as this batch of gamers are the primary ones to ever characterize the nation in AFC futsal.
The nationwide futsal group already commenced its coaching camp on the Liaquat Gymnasium, Jinnah Sports activities Advanced in Islamabad below the management of Head Coach Sakhawat Ali.
Pakistan has been positioned in Group D alongside Iraq, Chinese language Taipei and host nation Saudi Arabia.
The squad
Goalkeepers : Muhammad Zaid, Muhammad Tahir
Anchor (Defenders) : Muhammad Humza Khan, Hamza Nusrat, Zohair Altaf, Asif Ahmad
Proper Wing: Hassaan Zafar, Abdul Hannan, Yousaf Ahmad, Shams Taj
Left Wing: Moeez Sajjad, Muhammad Bin Masud, Ariz Mahmood
Pivot (Strikers): Muhammad Adan, Muhammad Ali Riaz Khan, Zaid Ullah Khan
