FIFA has restored a banned country worldwide, and Pakistan has restored a banned country ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
FIFA announced the suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after the PFF Congress approved the constitutional amendment authorized by the FIFA and the Asian Football Federation (AFC). The body was reportedly removed from office after the suspension imposed in February after the necessary changes were held in Lahore in February.
The statement is read as a result
“The FIFA Council decided to decide on March 2, 2025 to cancel the suspension implemented on the PFF on February 6, 2025.”
FIFA suspended PFF in 2017 and 2021 due to third-party interference. The PFF’s normalization committee said it had regained control of federal premises and financial conditions, lifting the final ban in June 2022.
The Pakistan FA thanked FIFA for the support they have provided to them in the past and congratulated the football community.
It is read as follows,
“We thank FIFA and AFC for their continued support for Pakistani football and extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistani football community,”
The cancellation of the suspension means Pakistan will return to national football activities, including participating in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Pakistan’s national team will face Syria.
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