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Saudi Arabia clinch maiden title

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

Saudi Arabia clinch maiden title

Taif: Saudi Arabia secured the WAFF U19 Championship 2024 title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against the United Arab Emirates in the final on Friday.

The decisive moment came in the 43rd minute with Talal Haji scoring the winning goal with a precise header, which proved to be enough for Saudi Arabia.

Brazilian Marlon bolsters Al Ain ranks

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Brazilian Marlon bolsters Al Ain ranks

Dubai: Two-time AFC Champions League™ winners Al Ain FC have added Brazilian defender Marlon Santos to their squad ahead of the upcoming season.

Santos, who turns 29 in September, joins Al Ain from Fluminense, having been on loan with the Brazilian side from his parent club Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine.

Bento wants UAE to seize opportunity

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Bento wants UAE to seize opportunity

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Paulo Bento wants his United Arab Emirates side to make full use of the increased number of FIFA World Cup qualification slots when they compete in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

With Asia’s confirmed slots increased to eight compared to just four for the Qatar 2022 edition, Bento believes UAE can end their long wait for a second appearance at the global showpiece, having made their debut in the 1990 edition.

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into three groups, with eight confirmed berths and a possible additional spot via a playoff available for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Palestine are making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

Know your team: United Arab Emirates

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Know your team: United Arab Emirates

Kuala Lumpur: The United Arab Emirates will leave no stone unturned in their bid to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the West Asian side determined to hit the ground running in their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ campaign.

The UAE, seeking a second appearance at the global showpiece, came agonisingly close to qualifying for the Qatar 2022 edition with Australia ending their campaign in the Asian playoff.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 45 teams were divided into 10 groups - five of four each and five of five each - with the Qualifiers to be played between September 21 and 29, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with China PR scheduled to host the tournament.

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers was finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament.

UAE’s Bento warns against complacency

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

UAE’s Bento warns against complacency

Dubai: Despite finishing their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group H campaign unbeaten, head coach Paulo Bento has told United Arab Emirates to not rest on their laurels ahead of the next round.

Having already booked their place in the third round with two games to spare, UAE had to fight their way back to earn a 1-1 stalemate against Bahrain on Tuesday to end their campaign unbeaten.

Group H: Bahrain halt UAE's perfect run

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group H: Bahrain halt UAE's perfect run

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates ended their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group H campaign unbeaten after playing out a 1-1 draw with Bahrain at Zabeel Stadium on Tuesday.

Both teams had already booked their place in the next round prior to the game, with the UAE confirmed to top the group with five wins from their previous five, and Bahrain finishing second.

Preview - Group H: United Arab Emirates v Bahrain; Yemen v Nepal

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group H: United Arab Emirates v Bahrain; Yemen v Nepal

Dubai: United Arab Emirates will be aiming to maintain their perfect record when they meet Bahrain in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Both sides have already secured their places in the next round, with the result of Matchday Six causing no change in the standings, with UAE having a five-point lead.

Group H: Nepal 0-4 United Arab Emirates

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group H: Nepal 0-4 United Arab Emirates

Dammam: The UAE continued their perfect run in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with an emphatic 4-0 win over Nepal at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium on Thursday.

Coach Paulo Bento’s men had already booked their place in Saudi Arabia 2027 and in the next round of World Cup qualifiers, and will now go into the final match of the group against Bahrain in Dubai in pursuit of the full marks.

Preview - Group H: Nepal v United Arab Emirates; Bahrain v Yemen

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group H: Nepal v United Arab Emirates; Bahrain v Yemen

Dammam: United Arab Emirates will be aiming to extend their winning run when they meet bottom placed Nepal in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday. 

Bahrain, meanwhile, will look to join UAE in the next phase of qualifying when they meet Yemen.