Pakistan mounted a comeback against Philippines in the 2026 ASEAN Cup by coming back when they were 2-0 down, ending the match 2-2 and securing a promising result for them.

Maldives will be playing against Pakistan and India in Group B of the 2026 SAFF Championship that will be played in Bangladesh in November. The FIFA ASEAN Cup, which is being held for the first time after being approved by FIFA, will have South Asian countries Pakistan and Bangladesh, two countries that are not part of ASEAN.

Pakistan's point and goals against Philippines yesterday is the first point and first goal scored by Pakistan in a tournament acknowledged by FIFA.

Pakistan is being coached under former Premier League midfielder Nolberto Solano, with the team losing in their first ASEAN Cup match against Thailand 4-0 in Group B.

However, Pakistan, ranked 198 globally, showed good plays against Philippines, ranked 135 globally.

During the match held at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung Regency, Indonesia, Philippines took the lead in the first half. Sandro Reyes scored the first goal in the 24th minute. A penalty was given to Philippines in the 32nd minute due to a handball by Pakistan's Mohammad Fazal. Philippines' Bjorn Kristensen extended the lead for his team by scoring the penalty.

Pakistan began making up for the difference in the second half. Within two minutes of kickoff, Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal assisted Ali Akbar in scoring a goal that reignited their hopes. In the 60th minute of the match, Abdul Samad Shahzad Arshad scored the second goal, changing the result of the match to 2-2.

With the important point they have secured in this match, Pakistan still has a chance to move up in Group B. Their last match will be played against Vietnam and if they win, they have the opportunity to move to the next round.

Bangladesh is in Group A and lost their first match against Singapore 1-0. Bangladesh was given India's slot in the tournament as India opted out.