Pakistan and Argentina have held initial discussions over the possibility of an international football match, as part of broader talks focused on cooperation in football development, sources said.
According to sources, officials from the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) engaged in an early-stage online meeting.
During the discussion, both sides explored multiple areas of collaboration, including coaching development, technical training programs and the potential arrangement of a match between their national teams.
The talks also covered the possibility of Argentine coaches visiting Pakistan under a structured development initiative. Both sides reviewed a wider technical collaboration framework aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s football system.
In an official statement, Pakistan’s mission in Argentina described the meeting as “productive and forward-looking.” The engagement was arranged and coordinated by the mission, bringing together representatives from both federations following the launch of the “AFA Pakistan” brand and its interest in building meaningful engagement with Pakistan’s football ecosystem.
The meeting was chaired by Ambassador Hassan Afzal Khan and attended by PFF President Syed Mohsin Gilani and his delegation, along with AFA Marketing Director Francisco Lemmi.
Ambassador Hassan highlighted that the initiative presents “an excellent opportunity to strengthen collaboration and contribute to the growth of football in Pakistan.” Meanwhile, Gilani welcomed the outreach and stressed the need to develop the partnership in a structured and sustainable manner, ensuring long-term cooperation and mutual benefit.
If finalised, the proposed match is expected to take place after the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, both federations have agreed to continue working on logistical and technical aspects before any formal confirmation.
The statement termed the engagement a “promising step toward international collaboration in sports development,” adding that it could open new avenues for the growth of football in Pakistan.
Sources maintained that discussions are still at an early stage, and further coordination will be required before any agreement on the match or development program is finalised.
Earlier, the Pakistan women’s national football team recently made its first-ever appearance in a FIFA event by participating in the FIFA Series 2026. The participation was described as historic for the country, marking its debut on a FIFA-organised stage.
The team delivered an impressive performance during the tournament, including a dominant 8–0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands, one of the biggest wins in their history.
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