| Football in Pakistan | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Governing body | Pakistan Football Federation |
| National team(s) | Men's national team |
| First played | 1950 |
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Football is among the most popular team sports in Pakistan, together with long time number one cricket and field hockey.[1][2][3] Pakistan's current top domestic football league is the Pakistan Premier League, recognised by the AFC as the official national football league. The PFF National Challenge Cup is a knock-out competition among Pakistani departmental and government institutions. Football in general is run by the Pakistan Football Federation.[4]
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