The Pakistan women’s national football team is gearing up for its debut in the FIFA Series 2026, scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast this April. This marks a historic moment, as it will be the first time the team participates in this international friendly competition, offering them an important platform on the global stage.
All fixtures will be held at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, where Pakistan will face several teams from different football confederations. The tournament forms part of FIFA’s broader initiative to provide teams with international exposure and experience, especially for nations developing their women’s football programs.
Pakistan has been drawn into the Ivory Coast group alongside the host nation, the Ivory Coast women’s national football team, as well as Mauritania and the Turks and Caicos Islands women’s national football teams. This group stage setup will give the Pakistani squad an opportunity to test their skills against diverse opponents and gain valuable experience competing internationally.
The team’s match schedule is as follows: Pakistan will first take on the Turks and Caicos Islands on April 9 at 9:00 PM PKT, followed by a clash against Mauritania on April 12 at 9:00 PM PKT. The group stage concludes with a match against hosts Ivory Coast, scheduled for the night of April 16 locally but airing at 12:30 AM PKT on April 17.
The FIFA Series is designed to help emerging teams like Pakistan gain competitive experience against a range of international opponents. For Pakistan’s women’s football team, these matches are an important milestone, offering exposure to new playing styles and challenges. By participating in this tournament, the team aims to build momentum, strengthen its international profile, and prepare for future competitions on the world stage, signaling steady progress for women’s football in Pakistan.
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