A delegation from the Belgian Embassy in Islamabad completed a visit to Forward Sports in Sialkot, the company recognised as the world’s leading football producer. Forward Sports supplies match balls for major competitions, including previous and upcoming FIFA men’s and women’s World Cups, as well as the Euros and the Champions League, underscoring its central role in global football manufacturing.
The Sialkot facility operates with a production capacity of 15 million footballs per year and employs around 20,000 people, roughly 30% of whom are women. These figures reflect a large-scale operation that combines volume manufacturing with skilled craftsmanship in every stage of production.
The visit highlighted Sialkot’s continued importance within international sports supply chains and showcased Forward Sports’ technical expertise and quality controls that meet elite competition standards. Observers noted how the factory’s output supports high-profile tournaments and club competitions around the world.
Belgian national teams, the Red Devils and the Red Flames, have relied on Forward Sports’ craftsmanship and will continue to benefit from the company’s production capabilities on the pitch. The delegation’s visit reinforced ties between Belgian sporting bodies and a key Sialkot manufacturer whose work reaches stadiums across the globe.
