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Pakistan to also play in 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup

Pakistan has been invited to play in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled from September 21 to October 6, 2026. The tournament includes countries outside ASEAN, with India initially the only non-ASEAN participant. Pakistan's participation follows discussions between Pakistan Football Federation President Syed Mohsen Gilani and FIFA leadership. Pakistan recently won the 2026 Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament, its first cup in 35 years. The ASEAN Cup will have a two-group or two-division format, with Pakistan possibly in Division One.

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Pakistan has been invited to play in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled from September 21 to October 6, 2026. The tournament includes countries outside ASEAN, with India initially the only non-ASEAN participant. Pakistan's participation follows discussions between Pakistan Football Federation President Syed Mohsen Gilani and FIFA leadership. Pakistan recently won the 2026 Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament, its first cup in 35 years. The ASEAN Cup will have a two-group or two-division format, with Pakistan possibly in Division One.

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