Pakistan U17 Lose 1-0 to Iran in AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers, Jordan Lead Group D
Pakistan U17 lost 1-0 to Iran in the AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers in Laos on 11 November after beating Sri Lanka 3-1. Group D table and what Pakistan need.
Pakistan's under-17 football team lost 1-0 to Iran in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers in Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Iran scored in the ninth minute. Pakistan, who beat Sri Lanka 3-1 in their opener on 8 November, stay on 3 points in Group D with two games left.
Only the group winner goes to the finals in Uzbekistan in May 2027. Jordan lead Group D with 6 points after beating Sri Lanka 10-0 on the same day. We read both match reports and the format on the Asian Football Confederation's own website.
Iran beat Pakistan U17 with a ninth-minute goal
Iran scored early. Yasan Jafarimarjaghal and Amir Mohammad Zarei swapped passes, and the forward ran into the box and beat Pakistan goalkeeper Samer Razzaq, the AFC's report says.
- 18th minute: Razzaq cut out a looping cross from a set-piece before an Iran player could reach it.
- Around the hour: Iran put the ball in the net a second time, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
- 88th minute: An Iran player missed from close range after a cut-back.
The AFC report describes Iran chances only and names no Pakistan attempt on goal. Razzaq and the defence kept the game close. Pakistan held on to keep the score at 1-0, which matters because goal difference can decide a close group. It was Iran's first game of the qualifiers and their first win.
Pakistan came from behind to beat Sri Lanka 3-1
In the opener on Sunday 8 November, Sri Lanka went ahead in the 25th minute through Nidarsha Mahalekamge. Pakistan turned it round after half-time with three goals in 14 minutes.
- 57th minute: Muhammad Hammad scored with a volley from a corner.
- 68th minute: Substitute Muhammad Moosa scored after a run and pass from Nadeem Hussain.
- 71st minute: Hazrat Abbas headed in a cross from Muhammad Essa.
The AFC's report on that game spells the goalkeeper "Samar Razzaq", and its Iran report spells him "Samer Razzaq". We use the second spelling and will correct it if the Pakistan Football Federation lists him differently.
Group D table after two matchdays
This table is our own, built from the four Group D results the AFC has published. Each team plays four games, and one team rests on each matchday.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Iran | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Laos | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Jordan beat hosts Laos 2-0 on 8 November and Sri Lanka 10-0 on 11 November. Iran sat out the first matchday. Pakistan and Iran both have 3 points, but Iran won the game between them.
What Pakistan need from their last two games
Pakistan still have to play Jordan and Laos. The AFC says the teams are back in action on Saturday 14 November, and the group runs until 20 November. The pages we read did not give the order of Pakistan's last two games, so we have not stated which comes first.
- To win the group: Pakistan almost certainly need to beat both Jordan and Laos, and also need Iran to drop points in their three remaining games.
- Against Jordan: this is the decider. Jordan have scored 12 and conceded none in two games.
- Against Laos: the hosts lost only 2-0 to Jordan, so they are not an easy win.
The 35 teams are split into seven groups of five, and only the seven group winners qualify. They join the nine Asian teams already through from the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Qatar.
Pakistan's youth teams in a busy month
The U17 trip comes soon after Pakistan's under-15 side played at the FIFA U-15 Youth World Cup and Festival. FIFA's match calendar shows that side won its Tier F final 4-2 against Djibouti on 30 October, after wins over Tonga, the Bahamas and the Cook Islands.
The senior team is also busy. It plays hosts Bangladesh in the SAFF Championship semi-final, covered in our Pakistan vs Bangladesh semi-final report, and every senior result this year is on our Pakistan football results 2026 page. Parents of young players can read how to join the PSB football academy in Islamabad.
Common questions
What was the score of Pakistan U17 vs Iran U17?
Iran won 1-0 on 11 November 2026 in Vientiane, with a goal in the ninth minute.
Who scored for Pakistan U17 against Sri Lanka?
Muhammad Hammad, Muhammad Moosa and Hazrat Abbas, in a 3-1 win on 8 November.
Which group are Pakistan in at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers?
Group D, in Vientiane, Laos, with Jordan, Iran, Laos and Sri Lanka.
How many teams qualify from each group?
Only one. The seven group winners go to the finals in Uzbekistan in May 2027.
Who do Pakistan U17 play next?
Jordan and Laos are left. Matches resume on Saturday 14 November, and the group ends by 20 November.
Can Pakistan still qualify?
Yes, but only by topping the group. That means beating Jordan and Laos and hoping Iran drop points.
Last checked 12 November 2026, about 2 am PKT. Results, scorers, the group, venue, format and the list of teams already qualified come from the AFC's match reports of 8 and 11 November. The under-15 results come from FIFA's match calendar. The Group D table and what Pakistan need are our own reading of those results.
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