Abdulrahman Mohammed, left, challenges Colombia's Carlos Valderrama in their opening Group D game at the 1990 World Cup. The UAE lost 2-0 and were also defeated by Yugoslavia and West Germany. AFP
The UAE team to face West Germany at Italia 90. From left: Faraj, Abdulrahman, I.M. Abdulrahman, Y.M. Mohammad, K.G. Mubarak, Abdullah, N.K. Mubarak, Abbas, K.I. Mubarak, Jumaa, and Adnan Al Talyani) pose for the official group picture at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan. The UAE lost to the eventual world champions 5-1. AFP
UAE fans mingle with supporters from Colombia during their opening match at the 1990 World Cup in Bologna, Italy, on June 9, 1990. Colombia won the match 2-0. Getty Images
A picture taken on June 19, 1990 shows Emirati forward Adnan Al Talyani controls the ball during the World Cup Group D match against Yugoslavia at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy. Yugoslavia won 4-1. AFP
The UAE's Adnan Al Talyani challenges West Germany's Guido Buchwald. AFP Photo
UAE defenders surround West Germany striker Jurgen Klinsmann. Photo courtesy Al Ittihad
The UAE midfielder Khalid Mubarak, left, fights for the ball with the Colombian defender Andres Escobar during the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
The UAE's Khaleel Mubarak on the attack against Yugoslavia in the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
A handout still of "Lights of Rome", the documentary following the true underdog story of how the UAE national football team pulled off a miracle by qualifying for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The Photo shows former UAE players Abdulrahman Al Haddad and Ali Thani at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro where they were reunited with their former Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. Courtesy Image Nation
The UAE have not qualified for the World Cup since 1990.
Abdulrahman Mohammed, left, challenges Colombia's Carlos Valderrama in their opening Group D game at the 1990 World Cup. The UAE lost 2-0 and were also defeated by Yugoslavia and West Germany. AFP
The UAE team to face West Germany at Italia 90. From left: Faraj, Abdulrahman, I.M. Abdulrahman, Y.M. Mohammad, K.G. Mubarak, Abdullah, N.K. Mubarak, Abbas, K.I. Mubarak, Jumaa, and Adnan Al Talyani) pose for the official group picture at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan. The UAE lost to the eventual world champions 5-1. AFP
UAE fans mingle with supporters from Colombia during their opening match at the 1990 World Cup in Bologna, Italy, on June 9, 1990. Colombia won the match 2-0. Getty Images
A picture taken on June 19, 1990 shows Emirati forward Adnan Al Talyani controls the ball during the World Cup Group D match against Yugoslavia at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy. Yugoslavia won 4-1. AFP
The UAE's Adnan Al Talyani challenges West Germany's Guido Buchwald. AFP Photo
UAE defenders surround West Germany striker Jurgen Klinsmann. Photo courtesy Al Ittihad
The UAE midfielder Khalid Mubarak, left, fights for the ball with the Colombian defender Andres Escobar during the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
The UAE's Khaleel Mubarak on the attack against Yugoslavia in the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
A handout still of "Lights of Rome", the documentary following the true underdog story of how the UAE national football team pulled off a miracle by qualifying for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The Photo shows former UAE players Abdulrahman Al Haddad and Ali Thani at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro where they were reunited with their former Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. Courtesy Image Nation
The UAE have not qualified for the World Cup since 1990.
Abdulrahman Mohammed, left, challenges Colombia's Carlos Valderrama in their opening Group D game at the 1990 World Cup. The UAE lost 2-0 and were also defeated by Yugoslavia and West Germany. AFP