In a moment of celebration for women’s sports in Pakistan, the national women’s football team has achieved its highest FIFA ranking in recent years, climbing three spots from 157th to 154th in the latest FIFA rankings.
This upward movement isn’t just symbolic — it’s historic, as Pakistan has also crossed the 1000-point milestone in FIFA’s ranking system for the first time ever, now standing at 1007.24 points, a leap from the previous 950.27.
The boost in points and position is the direct result of impressive performances in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers, where Pakistan earned crucial wins against Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan. These victories not only revived hopes of regional competitiveness but also reflected the growing cohesion, talent, and resilience of a team long sidelined due to administrative instability within the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF).
Under the guidance of head coach Adeel Rizki, the squad is now showing signs of becoming a consistent and competitive unit in Asia’s lower football tiers. The leadership, strategy, and grit of the players have been central to this transformation — a story of perseverance despite years of limited opportunities and neglect.
While 154th might not sound groundbreaking globally, for a team that was unranked as recently as 2021 due to inactivity, the climb represents real and measurable progress. More importantly, it opens doors to more competitive fixtures, greater international visibility, and newfound respect in the global football community.
The journey ahead remains long, but the foundation has been laid. Pakistan’s women’s football is no longer on the sidelines — it’s in play, and it’s pushing forward.
