During the sensation of Football World Cup in Brazil, millions of eyes were on the national teams that were taking part in the biggest event in history of football.

Pakistan was not one of them, but the country got in by making the footballs used in the matches.

Pakistan used to be the main supplier of footballs around the world for a number of tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup 2014.

A factory in Pakistan’s northeast region of Sialkot had the privilege of making world-class footballs that were used in matches during the recent World Cup matches.

About 70 percent of the world’s hand-sewn footballs are made in Pakistan.

In the 1980s, Pakistan gained international celebrity status when it produced the Tango ball used in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

More than 40 million footballs worth about $210 million are produced in Pakistan every year.

Along with leadership in textile manufacturing, medical and surgical instruments, and agriculture, Pakistan is known as one of the leading sports goods manufacturer in the world.