Pakistan Football Federation announces Saudi Arabia visit for FIFA qualifier

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced that the national men's football team of Saudi Arabia is set to visit Islamabad on June 5 for an upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier match. The match is scheduled to take place at the Jinnah Football Stadium in Islamabad on June 6. Saudi Arabia previously defeated Pakistan 4-0 in Al Ahsa city.

The Saudi Arabian football squad will be arriving in Islamabad via a chartered flight from Riyadh. This match against Saudi Arabia will be Pakistan's final home game in this round of the qualifiers. Following this, Pakistan will play against Tajikistan on June 11 in their last away match of round 2. Pakistan is part of Group G, which includes Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Tajikistan.

The current phase of qualifiers involves 36 teams divided into nine groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the third round of qualifiers. Tickets for the Pakistan vs. Saudi Arabia match are available for purchase on Bookme.pk.

The Pakistani squad comprises defenders like Haseeb Khan and Mamoon Moosa Khan, as well as midfielders such as Yasir Arafat and Alamgir Ghazi. The PFF has also mentioned that additional players from the diaspora will be joining the national training camp at a later stage to complete the squad.

The upcoming match between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia presents an exciting opportunity for football fans to witness an intense competition between the two teams. As Pakistan aims to secure a victory on home turf, the support of the fans will play a crucial role in boosting the morale of the national team. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling FIFA World Cup qualifier match!