Football is considered as the second largest support of the country. Unlimited efforts, struggles and dedication made football the largest support of the country. The football federation was established in 1947 and the first international match was played after three years in 1950.
FIFA ban:
In many times of history FIFA banned football in Pakistan but youngsters never let this ban destroy their dreams in any way and continue their struggle . FIFA lifted its ban on Pakistan on 2 March 2025 and as a result of this uplift Pakistan can play Asian football 2027 qualifiers.
Lyari , Karachi Pakistan:
● Lyari is famous for football. In history many footballers in the Pakistani team were from lyari.
As we know world no 1 sport is football and it is played in almost every country world wide .
Do you know The majority of world football is made in a city of Pakistan. Sialkot a city of Pakistan is famous for sports goods and leather products.
Club football in Pakistan: The majority of youngsters in Pakistan play football in clubs . Football clubs are the majority in every city of Pakistan.
Following are some famous football clubs in Pakistan:
Islamabad: 1: Striker’s FC football club Phone number: 0317-7125667
Location: Sector F , DHA phase 2 Islamabad.
2: Islamabad fc Phone number: 0331-5245645 Location: Sector G/9 Islamabad Pakistan
Lahore: 1: Model town FC Phone number: 0322-4261734 Location: F8VF+63C, Model Town, Lahore
2: Train with kaka football club Phone Number: 0301-040777 Location: Jammu Chowk Bedian road Lahore Pakistan
Karachi: 1: Karachi city Football club Phone Number: 0302-8200147 Location: Block 14 Gulshan-e- iqbal Karachi Pakistan
There are football clubs in almost every city of Pakistan and it shows youngsters’ interest in football and it’s a good sign for football return in Pakistan. Many cricket fans become football fans now with a large amount watching the champions league and FIFA world cup.
Achievements of Pakistan in football: Pakistan won gold at South Asian games in 1989 and 1991.
FIFA banned PFF Pakistan football federation because of political involvement in football but later on that ban was lifted and now Pakistan can play 2027 Asian game’s qualifiers.
Still much improvement and dedication is needed in football but Pakistan is doing great in capacity Old generation vs young generation: Pakistan’s old generation is generally cricket fans but this new generation is something else. Their passion for football is unmatchable. Many youngsters are mad for their favourite clubs.
Football rise in Pakistan:
Popular clubs in Pakistan:
● Fc Barcelona
● Real Madrid
● Manchester United
● Liverpool FC
● Arsenal
These clubs are popular in Pakistan ( based on ratings ) Even football is popular among girls in Pakistan. Clubs like striker FC , Smurfs football club and all girls football academy are giving unlimited support to young girls who are passionate about football.
Summary: Football is rising in Pakistan and especially popular among today’s generation. Many clubs and coaches are giving opportunities to boys and girls who are passionate about football.
Cricket is the most popular support in Pakistan but now football is also gaining recognition and support. Many young people in Pakistan are mad for their favourite footballers and also for the first time Pakistan football team reached the second round of qualifiers for world cup 2026. …..The end…
