{"id":382498,"date":"2024-01-23T10:51:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T05:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=382498"},"modified":"2024-01-23T10:51:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T05:51:35","slug":"pakistanis-unlikely-to-witness-fifa-world-cup-qualifier-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistanis-unlikely-to-witness-fifa-world-cup-qualifier-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> KARACHI<br \/>\nFootball enthusiasts in Pakistan may miss the opportunity to witness Pakistan\u2019s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Jordan on home turf, as the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has confirmed that Islamabad\u2019s Jinnah Stadium falls short of the global governing body\u2019s standards.<br \/>\nIn a statement released on Monday, the PFF conveyed that it is actively exploring alternative venues to ensure the game takes place at a neutral location.<br \/>\n\u201cIn collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board, the Pakistan Football Federation has been dedicatedly working on preparing Jinnah Stadium for the upcoming March match against Jordan,\u201d PFF stated.<br \/>\n\u201cRegrettably, despite our best efforts, the current standard of Jinnah Stadium does not meet FIFA requirements,\u201d it added.<br \/>\nThe PFF highlighted a significant challenge related to lighting conditions, stating, \u201cAs the March game is scheduled to be held under lights and coincides with Ramazan, meeting FIFA\u2019s lighting standards with the current setup has posed difficulties.\u201d<br \/>\nCiting the January 21 deadline for venue submission and a commitment to upholding the game\u2019s integrity, the PFF affirmed its decision to explore alternative options. \u201cWe will be in contact with the Jordan Football Association to discuss arrangements for a neutral venue for the home leg,\u201d the statement added.<br \/>\nJinnah Stadium previously hosted Pakistan\u2019s home game in the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan in November, drawing a crowd of 24,000 spectators cheering for the national team.<br \/>\nWhile Pakistan\u2019s next home match against Jordan is scheduled for March 21, this recent development has left football fans in Pakistan disappointed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI Football enthusiasts in Pakistan may miss the opportunity to witness Pakistan\u2019s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Jordan on home turf, as the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has confirmed that Islamabad\u2019s Jinnah Stadium falls short of the global governing body\u2019s standards. 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