In a historic milestone for Pakistan, Sialkot-based Forward Sports has been selected to produce footballs for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as announced by the company’s CEO on social media.
Khawaja Masood, Founder and Chairman of Forward Sports, expressed gratitude to his team for their dedication in design, quality management, IT security, and production. He highlighted their collective efforts in achieving this global recognition.
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A social media post featured Khawaja Masood holding the official ball, while another image showed Donald Trump and the FIFA President showcasing Pakistan’s craftsmanship in sports manufacturing.
Previously, Forward Sports supplied over 300,000 balls for the 2022 FIFA World Cup alongside a Chinese company. The firm also ranked among Sialkot’s top exporters, generating approximately $51 million in revenue during 2021-22. The FIFA 2026 event will take place from June 11 to July 19 across the US, Canada, and Mexico
