The Bhutan national football team represents Bhutan in men's international football. The team is controlled by the governing body for football in Bhutan, the Bhutan Football Federation, which is a member of the Asian Football Federation and the regional body the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). The national football team of Bhutan plays its home games at the national stadium, Changlimithang.
The Afghanistan national football team is the national football team of Afghanistan and is controlled by the Afghanistan Football Federation. Founded in 1922, they played their first international game against Iran in Kabul, 1941. Afghanistan then joined FIFA in 1948 and the AFC in 1954, as one of the founding members. They play their home games at the Ghazi National Olympic Stadium in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. In 2013, Afghanistan won the 2013 SAFF Championship and earned the "FIFA Fair Play Award". Afghanistan has never qualified for the AFC Asian Cup.
The Maldives national football team represents the Maldives in international football and is controlled by the Football Association of Maldives. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The Nepal national football team represents Nepal in International men's football, and is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). A member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Nepali football team plays their home games at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.
The Pakistan national football team represents Pakistan in men's international football in FIFA-authorized events and is controlled by the Pakistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Pakistan. Pakistan became a member of FIFA in 1948 and joined the Asian Football Confederation in 1950.
Football is among the most popular team sports in Pakistan, together with long time number one cricket and field hockey. Pakistan's current top domestic football league is the Pakistan Premier League, formed with sixteen clubs to promote football in the country. The first national league began in 2003 and was immediately recognised by the AFC as the official national football league. Football in general is run by the Pakistan Football Federation.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea women's national football team represents North Korea in international women's football.
Jaffar Khan is a Pakistani football manager and former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is the current head coach of Pakistan Army football team.
This is a list of the Iran national football team's competitive records.
This page details the match results and statistics of the Brunei national football team.
The India national under-23 football team represents India in international under-23 football and is controlled by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). A member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the team is eligible to compete in the Summer Olympic Games, the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, and the Asian Games, subject to qualification.
The Pakistan U-23 national football team is a youth football team operated under the Pakistan Football Federation. The team represents Pakistan in international youth football competitions in the Summer Olympics, AFC U-22 Asian Cup, Asian Games and the South Asian Games winning the 2004 and 2006 editions, as well as any other under-23 and under-22 international football tournaments, such as the AFC U-23 Asian Cup.
The Bhutan national under-23 football team represents Bhutan in men's international under-23 football. The team is controlled by the governing body for football in Bhutan, the Bhutan Football Federation, which is currently a member of the Asian Football Federation and the regional body the South Asian Football Federation. Bhutan have never attempted to qualify for the Olympic Games and their competitive matches have been restricted solely to the South Asian Games, where they made their debut in 2004.
Qazi Ashfaq was a Pakistani footballer who played as a forward. Considered one of the major Pakistani footballers in the 1990s, he was praised for his skill, speed, and leadership. He was the author of the starter goal in the final against Maldives, which saw Pakistan retain their second title in the 1991 South Asian Games.
Sharafat Ali is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a forward. He is credited for scoring Pakistan first ever goal in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers since their first participation in 1990. A former captain of the national team, Ali also won the 1989 and 1991 South Asian Games with Pakistan.
Malik Mateen Akhtar, alternatively spelled Matin Akhtar, is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He won the 1989 and 1991 South Asian Games with Pakistan captaining the national side achieve the gold medal in the former edition, and was the starting goalkeeper at the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification in the country's first participation in the tournament. He also captained the national team at the 1990 Asian Games.
Zafar Iqbal Baloch is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for Pakistan Airlines throughout his career, managing the team in the 2010s. Iqbal captained the Pakistan national team in the 1987 South Asian Games and the 1993 SAARC Gold Cup, helping the national side achieve the bronze medal in 1987. He also won gold twice with Pakistan at the 1989 and 1991 South Asian Games.
Mohammad Tariq Hussain is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a defender. He played for Habib Bank throughout his career, serving as assistant coach of the team later on. Tariq is among the major players of the Pakistan national football team in the 1990s, and also captained the national team.
Sheikh Mukhtar Ali is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a defender. He played for Pakistan Airlines throughout his career, and captained the Pakistan national team in 1986 and 1987, helping the national side achieve the bronze medal at the 1987 South Asian Games.
