The draws for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup have been announced, with the Pakistan men’s football team placed in Division One’s Group B alongside Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong.
The FIFA ASEAN Cup is scheduled to take place from September 24 to October 5. Pakistan will compete in Division One, where it has been drawn into a challenging group featuring three other teams from the region.
The tournament marks a significant milestone for the Pakistan men’s football team, as the FIFA ASEAN Cup will be the side’s first FIFA tournament appearance. The national team will look to make a strong impression in its debut campaign.
Pakistan will begin its tournament journey against Thailand on September 26. The national side will then face the Philippines on September 29 before taking on Vietnam in its final group-stage fixture on October 2.
The matches will provide Pakistan with an opportunity to test itself against strong regional opposition. The national team will aim to build momentum throughout the competition and secure positive results in its group fixtures.
The FIFA ASEAN Cup final is scheduled to be played on October 5. All Division One matches of the competition will be held in Indonesia, which will host the tournament during the September 24 to October 5 window.
With Pakistan making its debut in the FIFA ASEAN Cup, attention will now turn to the national team’s preparations for the competition. The Group B draw has set up an important challenge for Pakistan as it prepares to face Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
