Iran v UAE - in pictures

  • Iran's Saleh Hardani, right, and UAE's Abdullah Ramadan battle for the ball during their Asian qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran. AP
    Iran's Saleh Hardani, right, and UAE's Abdullah Ramadan battle for the ball during their Asian qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran. AP
  • Sardar Azmoun of Iran takes on Yahya Nader of UAE. EPA
    Sardar Azmoun of Iran takes on Yahya Nader of UAE. EPA
  • UAE's Harib Abdalla gets on the ball. AP
    UAE's Harib Abdalla gets on the ball. AP
  • Iran's midfielder Mohammad Mohebi attempts a shot. AFP
    Iran's midfielder Mohammad Mohebi attempts a shot. AFP
  • Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi, left, and UAE's Khaled Ibrahim. AP
    Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi, left, and UAE's Khaled Ibrahim. AP
  • Iran fans take cover from the rain. AFP
    Iran fans take cover from the rain. AFP
  • Iran fans cheer in the stands. AFP
    Iran fans cheer in the stands. AFP
  • Iran fans take cover from the rain. AFP
    Iran fans take cover from the rain. AFP
  • Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, centre, looks on. AFP
    Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, centre, looks on. AFP
  • Mohammad Mohebi of Iran collides with UAE goalkeeper Khalid Essa. EPA
    Mohammad Mohebi of Iran collides with UAE goalkeeper Khalid Essa. EPA