Cambodia and Pakistan played to a goalless 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) first-round match on October 12, 2023. The match at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh failed to produce a goal, leaving the two-legged tie wide open. Both teams created half-chances but were ultimately let down by a lack of cutting edge in the final third, with defenses coming out on top. The clean sheet for each side sets up a tense second leg where a single goal could be enough to decide which nation progresses. The result keeps Pakistan's hopes firmly alive as they prepare to host the return fixture.