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Goalkeeper Khaled Tawhid makes a save.
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The UAE squad train in Dubai ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Yemen on March 21, 2024. All photos: UAE FA
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Yahya Al Ghassani is put through is paces during training.
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The UAE top Asian World Cup qualifying Group H with six points from two games played.
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The UAE's Mohammed Al Atlas controls the ball.
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Players take part in a warm-up in training ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Yemen.
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UAE coach Paulo Bento takes charge of a training session.
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The UAE squad train in Dubai ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Yemen.
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Goalkeeper Khaled Tawhid makes a save.
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The UAE squad train in Dubai ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Yemen on March 21, 2024. All photos: UAE FA
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Yahya Al Ghassani is put through is paces during training.
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The UAE top Asian World Cup qualifying Group H with six points from two games played.
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The UAE's Mohammed Al Atlas controls the ball.
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Players take part in a warm-up in training ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Yemen.
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UAE coach Paulo Bento takes charge of a training session.
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The UAE squad train in Dubai ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Yemen.
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Goalkeeper Khaled Tawhid makes a save.
World Cup 2026 qualifiers a chance for UAE and Paulo Bento to reset and refocus
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