Iraq humiliate Pakistan in AFC U23 Qualifiers

Iraq thrash Pakistan 8-1 in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

LAHORE   -  Ali Jasim scored a sensational hat-trick as Iraq hammered Pakistan 8-1 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group G opener at the

Iraq humiliate Pakistan in AFC U23 Qualifiers

Iraq produced a devastating second-half performance to crush Pakistan 8–1 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers opener at the Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, on Wednesday. The game was competitive for the first hour, with Pakistan showing resilience to trail only 1–0 at the break. Iraq’s Amoori Faisal had converted a 33rd-minute penalty to open the scoring after relentless pressure, but Pakistan’s backline held firm otherwise. Just three minutes in…

Beyond the Defeat: Unpacking the Systemic Failures Holding Pakistani Football Back

Despite yesterday’s devastating defeat to Iraq in the U23 qualifying round, the potential for athletic excellence in Pakistan is not a myth. Our nation is a world champion in squash, hockey, cricket, and snooker, proving our inherent capacity to compete and win on the global stage. Yet, in football, we consistently fail to qualify for even the first stage of competition at any age group. As a footballer with firsthand experience, I see this not …

Iraq Defeats Pakistan in AFC U23 Qualifier Match - THE DESTINATION

Iraq – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – Iraq crushed Pakistan 8-1 in the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifying round at Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. The match took place in Cambodia, where Iraq dominated the game. They led 2-0 at halftime and continued their strong performance in the second half by adding six […] The post Iraq Defeats Pakistan in AFC U23 Qualifier Match appeared first on THE DESTINATION.

Iraq down Pakistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers - Islamabad Post

Iraq have defeated Pakistan by 8-1 in the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifying round at the Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. According to details surfaced on Wednesday, the match took place in Cambodia, where Iraq led 2–0 at half-time. In the second half, Iraq scored six more goals. Pakistan’s only goal came from McKeal Abdullah. The Pakistan junior football team will play its second match against host nation Cambodia on 6 September. The po…