At World Cup Kickoff in Singapore, High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq Celebrates Pakistan’s Footprint in Global Football

Singapore: Pakistan’s diplomatic and industrial prowess took center stage as High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq attended the star-studded FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff event in Singapore. Co-hosted by the Ambassadors of Mexico and South Africa, the gala turned into a proud moment for South Asia as Shafiq unveiled the tournament’s official match ball: Trionda—proudly Made in Pakistan.

Crafted in Sialkot, the country’s world-renowned sports manufacturing epicentre, the Trionda showcases the elite craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology that defines Pakistani manufacturing. Sialkot remains an undisputed global giant, producing roughly 70% of the world’s hand-stitched footballs and fueling FIFA World Cup tournaments for over forty years.

As the countdown to 2026 begins across North America, High Commissioner Shafiq’s showcase highlights Pakistan’s massive footprint in global sports. While the world’s greatest athletes prepare to take the pitch, the heart of the game belongs undeniably to Sialkot.