The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has officially announced open trials to select the national futsal team, which will compete for the first time in the upcoming AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers.
The trials are scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 10, at the 5th Generation Sports Complex in DHA Phase 8, Lahore, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The announcement comes as Pakistan prepares for its first Futsal Asian Cup qualifying campaign next month. Pakistan has been drawn in a competitive group alongside Iraq, Chinese Taipei, and Saudi Arabia, the hosts. The qualifiers are set to be held from September 20 to 24, with the exact schedule to be announced soon.
These open trials to select the Pakistan team for the Asian Cup qualifiers present a major opportunity for aspiring futsal players from across the country to showcase their talent and represent Pakistan on the global stage. With futsal gaining steady popularity in Pakistan, this move also marks a renewed push from the PFF to strengthen its presence in the short-sided format of the game.
Pakistan’s participation in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers reflects the federation’s broader strategy to develop talent across all forms of football, including the high-paced indoor variant that has a strong following in countries across Asia.
These trials could be a defining moment for players nationwide who have long awaited a national platform in futsal. The road to Indonesia 2026 starts in Lahore.