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Sialkot, Pakistan — the Football Capital of the World — stitches approximately 70% of the world’s hand-stitched footballs, including the official match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026. Discover how this thriving industry generated $221.8 million in exports from 47.9 million balls, creates jobs for over 300,000 workers, and serves as a powerful engine of economic growth for Pakistan.
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Sialkot, Pakistan — the Football Capital of the World — stitches approximately 70% of the world’s hand-stitched footballs, including the official match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026. Discover how this thriving industry generated $221.8 million in exports from 47.9 million balls, creates jobs for over 300,000 workers, and serves as a powerful engine of economic growth for Pakistan.
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Sialkot Stitches Global Glory: 70% of the World’s Footballs & a Billion-Dollar Boost to Pakistan’s Economy
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