--- title: "Pakistan to participate in inaugural 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup" description: "Most outlets highlighted Pakistan's inclusion in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 and the tournament's 14-team format. Several also noted the group draw, with Pakistan placed in Group B alongside Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. While most focused on the regional and historical significance of the event, a few, like BOL News, used more celebratory language such as \"makes history\" and \"get ready for the action.\" The tournament’s host cities — Bandung, Jakarta, and Hong Kong — were mentioned in several excerpts, with some outlets specifying the dates of the competition." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7657-pakistan-drawn-with-thailand-in-fifa-asean-cup site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan to participate in inaugural 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup sports · updated 10 Sep 2026, 11:11 PM PKT · 10 Sep 2026 · 11 articles from 9 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets highlighted Pakistan's inclusion in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 and the tournament's 14-team format. Several also noted the group draw, with Pakistan placed in Group B alongside Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. While most focused on the regional and historical significance of the event, a few, like BOL News, used more celebratory language such as "makes history" and "get ready for the action." The tournament’s host cities — Bandung, Jakarta, and Hong Kong — were mentioned in several excerpts, with some outlets specifying the dates of the competition. ## Same story from 9 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan included in inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026](https://www.nation.com.pk/10-Sep-2026/pakistan-included-inaugural-fifa-asean-cup-2026) · 10 Sep 2026, 11:11 PM PKT > Pakistan will feature in the first-ever FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, with the national side among 14 teams participating in the newly introduced regional competition. - **Dawn** — [Pakistan to open FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign against Thailand](https://www.dawn.com/news/2028909/pakistan-to-open-fifa-asean-cup-campaign-against-thailand) · 10 Sep 2026, 9:49 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan start their FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign against Thailand on Sept 26 after being drawn in Group ‘B’ of Division One for the inaugural tournament, which will take place later this month with matches played in Indonesia and Hong Kong, organisers said on Thursday. The 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and three guest sides — Hong Kong, Pakistan and Bangladesh — w... - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan set to feature in inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/972273-pakistan-set-to-feature-in-inaugural-fifa-asean-cup-2026) · 10 Sep 2026, 7:01 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The tournament will be held from September 24 to October 5, with matches taking place in the Indonesian cities of Bandung and Jakarta, as well as in Hong Kong - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan drawn with Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1551000/pakistan-drawn-with-thailand-philippines-and-vietnam/) · 10 Sep 2026, 6:19 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan have landed in Group B of Division One at the inaugural Fifa ASEAN Cup 2026, facing Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. The Green Shirts will open their campaign against Thailand on September 26 in Indonesia. They will then meet the Philippines on September 29 before completing the group stage against Vietnam on October 2. […] - **BOL News** — [Pakistan included in FIFA’s first ASEAN Cup 2026](https://bolnews.com/sports/pakistan-included-in-fifas-first-asean-cup-2026) · 10 Sep 2026, 6:11 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan makes history, joining FIFA's inaugural ASEAN Cup 2026! The tournament kicks off in Indonesia's Bandung, Jakarta, and Hong Kong. Get ready for the action. - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan drawn in Group B as FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-drawn-in-group-b-as-fifa-asean-cup-2026) · 10 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The FIFA ASEAN Cup is a newly established, official regional national football tournament organized by FIFA in collaboration with ASEAN. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan to participate in Indonesia, Hong Kong-hosted new 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-to-participate-in-indonesia-hong-kong-hosted-new-14-team-fifa-asean-cup-3000846) · 10 Sep 2026, 2:51 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing - **Geo News** — [Pakistan drawn with Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam in Fifa ASEAN Cup](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681452-pakistan-drawn-with-thailand-philippines-and-vietnam-in-fifa-asean-cup) · 10 Sep 2026, 2:36 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan players celebrate winning their Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament match against Maldives at the National Football Stadium in Maldives on June 4, 2026. — Football Association of MaldivesKARACHI: Pakistan have been drawn into Group B of Division One... - **24 News HD** — [Indonesia, Hong Kong to host new 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Sep-2026/indonesia-hong-kong-host-new-14-team-fifa-asean-cup) · 10 Sep 2026, 1:06 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > An inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will take place later this month featuring 14 teams with matches played in Indonesia and Hong Kong, organisers said on Thursday. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Pakistan to Make Historic FIFA Debut with ASEAN Cup Participation](https://harzaviya.com/stories/783-pakistan-to-make-historic-fifa-debut-with-asean-cup) · 29 Jul 2026 · 3 outlets · 85% related - [Pakistan announces 23-member squad for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026](https://harzaviya.com/stories/9455-pakistan-name-23-man-squad-for-fifa-asean-cup-solano-to-join) · 20 Sep 2026 · 8 outlets · 2 developments · 84% related - [Pakistan suffer 4-0 defeat to Thailand in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener](https://harzaviya.com/stories/10815-pakistan-suffer-4-0-defeat-to-thailand-in-fifa-asean-cup) · 27 Sep 2026 · 6 outlets · 76% related - [Pakistan's FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign ends with 4-2 defeat to Vietnam](https://harzaviya.com/stories/11956-fighting-pakistan-go-down-to-vietnam-in-final-asean-cup) · 3 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets · 76% related - [Pakistan prepares for FIFA ASEAN Cup opener against Thailand](https://harzaviya.com/stories/10690-pakistan-gear-up-for-fifa-asean-cup-challenge) · 26 Sep 2026 · 6 outlets · 75% related 11 articles from 9 outlets, 10 Sep 2026. 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