Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, From Dreams to Goals takes you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.

Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coaches and journalists to explore the unique story of each country as they drive forward on the road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

This week we discuss the promise of a new future in Pakistan with the captain of their women's national team, Maria Khan.

With experience in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and now Vietnam, Maria talks about her experiences and of their dreams for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.

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