ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the national U23 squad for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Saudi Arabia Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Cambodia.
Head Coach Nolberto Solano has finalized a 23-player squad, bringing together a blend of young talent and rising stars eager to prove themselves on the international stage.
Final travelling squad
Goalkeepers: Adam Najeeb, Hassan Ali, Umair Arooj
Defenders: Haseeb Khan, Mohib Ullah, Muhammad Adeel, Ans Amin, Muhammad Haroon, Hamza Munir, Ahmed Salman, Junaid Shah, Abdul Rehman
Midfielders: Tufail Khan, Hayyaan Khattak, Muhammad Junaid, Ali Zafar, Adnan Justin
Forwards: Mckeal Abdullah, Umair Bahader, Furqan Umer, Ali Raza, Suleman Ali, Adeel Younas
The announcement comes as Pakistan continues its push to build a competitive squad capable of making its mark at the AFC U23 Asian Cup, which serves as a key pathway for the development of future senior national team players.
The qualifiers in Cambodia will be a crucial test for Pakistan’s youth squad as they look to gain valuable international exposure and secure their spot in the prestigious 2026 tournament to be hosted by Saudi Arabia.