FIFA reinstates Pakistan's membership following constitutional amendments
FIFA has reinstated the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after approving constitutional amendments endorsed by the world soccer governing body and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) approved the constitutional amendments during an extraordinary congress in Lahore on Thursday, meeting FIFA’s requirement for lifting the suspension imposed last month.
In a statement, FIFA announced, "The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on 2 March 2025 to lift the suspension that was imposed on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on 6 February 2025."
FIFA previously suspended the PFF in 2017 and 2021 due to third-party interference. The most recent ban was lifted in June 2022 after the PFF's normalization committee regained full control of the federation’s premises and finances. Expressing gratitude, the PFF posted on X, "We thank FIFA and AFC for their continued support of Pakistan football and extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistan football community."
With the suspension lifted, Pakistan will now participate in the third round of the Asian Cup qualifiers starting this month, the PFF confirmed on Monday.
Additionally, the PFF announced the re-appointment of coach Stephen Constantine, who led the team to their first-ever World Cup qualifying round victory in October 2023, for their upcoming match against Syria on March 25.
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