After months of uncertainty, confusion, and fears of missing the tournament altogether, the Pakistan women’s football team will be in action during the 2026 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released the schedule for the entire tournament, with Pakistan placed in Group D. All their matches are set to take place at the Indomilk Arena in Tangerang Regency, Indonesia. Placed in a competitive group alongside Chinese Taipei, Indonesia (hosts), and Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan will need to top the group to secure qualification for the final tournament, which will be held in 2026.
All games will be played in Indonesia (UTC+7), and for fans in Pakistan, that means a two-hour time difference (Pakistan Standard Time – PST).
| Match | Date | Time (UTC+7) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Taipei vs. Pakistan | Saturday, 29 June 2025 | 3:30 PM | Indomilk Arena, Tangerang |
| Pakistan vs. Indonesia | Wednesday, 2 July 2025 | 8:00 PM | Indomilk Arena, Tangerang |
| Kyrgyzstan vs. Pakistan | Saturday, 5 July 2025 | 3:30 PM | Indomilk Arena, Tangerang |
Chinese Taipei is considered one of the region’s more seasoned sides and early favorites to top the group, but Indonesia, as hosts, will have the home advantage and a passionate fan base. Kyrgyzstan is a physically strong side with a reputation for grit, meaning Pakistan will enter the group as outsiders to make the main stage.
The Pakistan women’s football team has seen its fair share of dark moments in recent years. Without a proper footballing structure to facilitate the development of players, it is a miracle of its own that the Pakistan women’s team is taking part in the Asian Cup Qualifiers. Yet the qualifiers represent a crucial opportunity for Pakistan to continue punching above their weight.
Pakistan’s last appearance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers came in 2023 after nearly a decade of inactivity. The 2025 qualifiers now provide a renewed platform for players to test themselves at a higher level and aim for historic qualification.
With just the group winner advancing to the final tournament, every match in Group D will carry knockout intensity. Pakistan has a limited margin for error, but one thing is certain: they will leave every ounce of effort on the pitch when the time comes.