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Pakistan's national Football team has been kicked out of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers after FIFA ban
The Pakistan men's national football team has been officially ruled out of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers.
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This decision comes after the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) was suspended by FIFA, stripping the PFF of all membership rights.
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The PFF confirmed its exclusion from the tournament, stating that the national team will be unable to participate in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had previously warned that if FIFA's suspension of the PFF was not lifted by March 4, the team would be considered withdrawn from the competition.
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Pakistan was placed in Group E alongside Syria, Myanmar, and Afghanistan, with its opening match scheduled for March 25.
The FIFA suspension, imposed on February 6, has also prevented Pakistan's teams and clubs from taking part in international competitions.
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