Pakistan national futsal team
Shirt badge/Association crest | |||
| Nickname(s) | Shaheens (شاہین) (The Falcons) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) | ||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) SAFF (South Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Ali Imani | ||
| FIFA code | PAK | ||
| FIFA ranking | 138 (12 December 2025)[1] | ||
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| First international | |||
| Pakistan 1–8 Iraq (Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 18 October 2025) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Bangladesh 1–5 Pakistan (Bangkok, Thailand; 22 January 2026) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Saudi Arabia 13–0 Pakistan (Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 20 October 2025) | |||
| FIFA World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 0 | ||
| AFC Asia Cup | |||
| Appearances | 0 | ||
| SAFF Futsal Championship | |||
| Appearances | 1 (First in 2026) | ||
The Pakistan national futsal team represents Pakistan in international futsal competitions. The team is controlled by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) as member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
History
The Pakistan national futsal team was formed in 2025 when Pakistan participated in the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers for the first time.[2] Their opponents included Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Chinese Taipei.[3][4] The first ever team was formed through trials and with Sakhawat Ali as head coach.[5][6][7]
Players
Current squad
The following players were named for 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification.[7]
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Lose Fixture
2025
| 18 October 2025 2026 AFC Futsal Q. Group D | Iraq | 8–1 | Pakistan | Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
| Stadium: Prince Nayef Sports City Hall |
| 20 October 2025 2026 AFC Futsal Q. Group D | Saudi Arabia | 13–0 | Pakistan | Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
| Stadium: Prince Nayef Sports City Hall |
| 22 October 2025 2026 AFC Futsal Q. Group D | Chinese Taipei | 4–0 | Pakistan | Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
| Stadium: Prince Nayef Sports City Hall |
2026
| 14 January 2026 2026 SAFF Men's Futsal Championship | Maldives | 7–1 | Pakistan | Nonthaburi, Thailand |
| Stadium: Nonthaburi Stadium |
| 16 January 2026 2026 SAFF Men's Futsal Championship | Pakistan | 4–2 | Bhutan | Nonthaburi, Thailand |
| Stadium: Nonthaburi Stadium |
| 18 January 2026 2026 SAFF Men's Futsal Championship | Pakistan | 5–2 | Sri Lanka | Nonthaburi, Thailand |
| Stadium: Nonthaburi Stadium |
| 20 January 2026 2026 SAFF Men's Futsal Championship | Pakistan | 4–4 | Nepal | Nonthaburi, Thailand |
| Stadium: Nonthaburi Stadium |
| 22 January 2026 2026 SAFF Men's Futsal Championship | Bangladesh | 1–5 | Pakistan | Nonthaburi, Thailand |
| Stadium: Nonthaburi Stadium |
| 24 January 2026 2026 SAFF Men's Futsal Championship | India | 4–1 | Pakistan | Nonthaburi, Thailand |
| Stadium: Nonthaburi Stadium |
Tournament history
FIFA Futsal World Cup
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| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 1989 | Did not participate | ||||||||
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| Total | 0/10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
AFC Futsal Asian Cup
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| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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| 2026 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| Total | 0/18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification
| AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification records | |||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 2014 | Did not participate | ||||||||
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| 2026 | Group Stage | 4th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 25 | |
| Total | N/A | N/A | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 25 | |
SAFF Futsal Championship
| SAFF Futsal Championship records | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host/Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 2026 | Round-robin | 4th | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 28 |
| Total | — | 4th | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 28 |
Head-to-head records
The following table shows Pakistan's head-to-head records against all opponents.
- As of 24 January 2026
| Opponent | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 0.00 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | −6 | 0.00 |
| Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0.00 |
| Maldives | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 0.00 |
| Bhutan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 100.00 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 100.00 |
| Nepal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +0 | 0.00 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 100.00 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0.00 |
| Total | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 38 | −16 | 33.33 |
Coaching history
- As of 24 January 2026
| Head coach | Country | Period | P | W | D | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakhawat Ali | Pakistan | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Ali Imani | Iran | 2026–present | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50.00 |
See also
References
- ^ "The FIFA Futsal Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan to make historic debut in AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan drawn in tough group for AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan futsal team kicks off preparations for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers". The Nation. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "PFF announces first-ever futsal tryouts ahead". e.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Sports (5 September 2025). "U-17, futsal team camps in progress". Dawn. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ a b Reporter, The Newspaper's Sports (9 September 2025). "PFF names squad for futsal Asian Cup qualifiers". Dawn. Retrieved 18 October 2025.