Pakistan SAFF Championship Squad 2026 official details have been formally announced by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) ahead of the regional football tournament group stage matches in Bangladesh. The strategic 28-member squad list was made public shortly after the core contingent departed for Dhaka. Running from November 5 to November 17, 2026, the high-stakes soccer event features major roster changes as several foundational team starters will miss crucial opening fixtures.
Pakistan SAFF Championship Squad 2026 Lineup
There are immediate availability restrictions on the three forwards, Captain Abdullah Iqbal, defender Easah Suliman and wingers Abdul Samad Arshad, and Ali Akbar Khan. As the initial matches with India and Maldives were not part of the official FIFA international window, foreign clubs did not allow these regular starters to be released early. So, the four big boys will only come on board if the national side manages to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
What’s more, forwards Otis Khan and midfielder Harun Hamid are still out. Mohammed Fazal, Abdullah Shah and Ali Agha have also suffered serious fitness issues and the coaching staff is now preferring to bring Zainul Abideen Ishaque, Haseeb Ahmed Khan, Junaid Shah and Tufail Khan Shinwari back on board.
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Full Pakistan SAFF Championship Squad 2026 Official Team Roster
Head coach Nolberto Solano will guide the newly formed roster alongside assistant coaches Titus Bramble and Walid Javaid at the Dhaka National Stadium. The updated national football matrix incorporates fresh talent, awarding senior call-ups to midfielder Muhammad Junaid and striker Najeebullah.
The selected international tour participants include:
Goalkeepers: Saqib Hanif, Hassan Ali, Yousuf Butt.
Defenders: Abdul Rehman, Abdullah Iqbal, Ali Khan Niazi, Easah Suliman, Haris Zeb, Haseeb Khan, Mamoon Moosa Khan, Mohibullah Afridi, Waqar Ehtisham Baloch.
Midfielders: Junaid Shah, Adil Nabi, Ali Uzair, Hayyaan Khattak, Tufail Khan Shinwari, Zainul Abideen Ishaque, Muhammad Junaid, Ali Akbar Khan.
Forwards: Abdul Samad Arshad, Alamgir Ghazi, Kaleemullah, McKeal Abdullah, Najeebullah, Shayak Dost, Umar Nawaz.
When Will the Group Stage Matches Take Effect? Look into the newly finalized structural timeline following the unexpected international club selection delays.
Why Was the Selection Announcement Delayed by Officials? Find the official administrative announcement regarding the shifting travel logistical timelines.
Which Regional Teams Are Impacted by Active Suspensions? Dive into the specific national football associations affected by the recent international governing body disruptions.
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Where Can You Find Official Tournament Standing Tables? Check out the authorities’ upcoming schedule updates on the primary regional soccer federation website.
