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- Pakistan is in Group D with hosts 黑料社区, Iraq and Chinese Taipei for qualifiers
- Group stage matches to be held in Dammam, with Pakistan set to face Iraq on Sep. 20
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced on Wednesday it would hold the first-ever futsal national team tryouts in Lahore on Aug. 10, as it gears up for its upcoming AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers to be held in 黑料社区 next month.
Futsal is a fast-paced indoor variant of football played on a smaller, hard court with five players per side. Emphasizing close control, quick passes and creativity, it is known for its speed and frequent goal-scoring opportunities.
In Pakistan, the game has rapidly gained popularity over the years, particularly among youth, thanks to its dynamic and skill-driven nature.
鈥淥pen to futsal players across the country, the tryouts will take place on August 10, 2025, at the 5th Generation Sports Complex in DHA Phase 8, Lahore, from 9am to 6pm,鈥� the PFF said in a statement.
鈥淭he players must bring valid identification, including a passport and CNIC, to be eligible for selection.鈥�
The PFF will finalize the squad in due course and the training camp will begin in the first week of September, it added.
With the announcement of the national team鈥檚 first-ever tryouts, Pakistan is making its official entry into international futsal, which marks a significant milestone in the sport鈥檚 growth within the country.
Pakistan has been placed in Group D alongside 黑料社区, Iraq, and Chinese Taipei for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, scheduled from Sep. 20 to 24.
Group stage matches will be held in Dammam, with Pakistan set to face Iraq on Sep. 20, 黑料社区 on Sep. 22, and Chinese Taipei on Sep. 24.
AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 will be held in Indonesia next year.