In what comes as a big development,Pakistan andArgentina footballheld initial discussions over a potential international friendly, as part of football development cooperation, according to a report in Geo News. The report states that officials from thePakistan Football Federation(PFF) and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) engaged in online discussion, and reviewed multiple areas of cooperation, including coaching development, technical training and a friendly fixture.
Reportedly, the associations also discussed an Argentine coaches tour to Pakistan. The tour will be part of a development initiative aimed at strengthening football structure in Pakistan. The meeting was organised by Pakistan’s mission in Argentina, which brought together representatives of both federations. It described the meeting as “productive and forward-looking.” The meeting was chaired by Ambassador Hassan Afzal Khan and attended by PFF President Syed Mohsin Gilani and his delegation, along with AFA Marketing Director Francisco Lemmi.
While the discussions are still in an early phase, if agreed upon, the blockbuster fixture can take place after the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Many fans, however, also saw a funny side of the story and trolled Pakistan team, saying that it'll be defeated 20-0 if the match happens.
Notably, Pakistan are ranked 202 out of 204 in the latest football rankings. Their achievements include winning the 1952 Asian Quadrangular Tournament and securing gold medals at the 1989 and 1991 South Asian Games. They have, however, not qualified for the FIFA World Cup or major international tournaments outside South Asia.
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