In a major update for football fans, the upcoming Asian Cup qualifying match between Pakistan and Myanmar will be held without spectators.
Shahzad Jadoon, Chief Security Officer of Pakistan’s national football team, confirmed that all tickets will be refunded to fans.
The decision comes in line with current government policies, which have also affected other sports events across the country.
He explained that the decision to play the match without spectators had been made in accordance with government policy. Not only football, but also other sports events are being held without spectators.
The two teams will face each other on March 31. The Myanmar football squad will arrive in Pakistan in two phases.
In the first phase, 14 players will arrive tonight, while in the second phase, a squad of 22 players will arrive tomorrow. The Myanmar team will hold practice sessions in Islamabad on March 28, 29, and 30.
All ticket holders will receive refunds automatically via the original payment method used during booking.
The Pakistan Football Federation thanks fans for their strong interest in attending the match, which marks the conclusion of the team’s qualifying campaign, and looks forward to welcoming supporters again in the future.
Pakistan is set to field a fully domestic squad under head coach Nolberto Solano for this dead-rubber fixture, having already been eliminated from contention following Group E winners Syria’s qualification for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Earlier, Myanmar defeated Afghanistan 2-1 in a rescheduled match held in Yangon, after Afghanistan was unable to secure an alternative home venue in time.
