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          World Cup

          Get the latest news and updates on FIFA's Qatar World Cup 2022, including dates, schedule, fixtures and teams

          Sharjah's Romanian coach Cosmin Olaroiu will take over as UAE national team coach. AFP

          UAE turn to Olaroiu to rescue 2026 World Cup qualifying bid

          FootballApril 19, 2025
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          Brahim Diaz, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring for Morocco in their World Cup qualifying win over Tanzania. AP

          Morocco have one foot in World Cup but potential twists in tale await

          FootballMarch 27, 2025
          Paulo Bento's last match as UAE coach saw his team defeat North Korea 2-1. AFP

          Bento's exit leaves next coach little time to deliver UAE World Cup dream

          FootballMarch 27, 2025
          Argentine players celebrate their victory over Brazil and qualification for the 2026 World Cup. EPA

          Which teams have qualified for 2026 World Cup?

          FootballMarch 26, 2025
          Palestine's Zaid Al Qunbar in action during the World Cup 2026 qualifier against Iraq. EPA

          Palestine stun Iraq to remain in World Cup qualification race

          FootballMarch 26, 2025
          UAE's Sultan Adil celebrates scoring the second goal against North Korea in the World Cup qualifier at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. Reuters

          Bloodied Sultan Adil keeps UAE’s World Cup dream alive

          FootballMarch 26, 2025
          UAE players prior to their Asian qualifier against Iran in Tehran. AP

          All hands on deck for UAE in World Cup qualifier against North Korea

          FootballMarch 25, 2025
          Patrick Kluivert's first game as Indonesia coach saw his team lose 5-1 to Australia. AP

          Kluivert’s Indonesia reign off to rocky start in razor tight qualifying group

          FootballMarch 25, 2025
          Fabio De Lima, far right, is among a growing number of Brazil-born players in the UAE squad. Photo: UAEFA

          UAE look to naturalised stars for inspiration ahead of Iran test

          FootballMarch 20, 2025
          UAE players train for the World Cup qualifiers against Iran and North Korea. Photo: UAE FA @ X

          What UAE need to do against Iran and North Korea to qualify for 2026 World Cup

          FootballMarch 19, 2025
          A drone-created light show and fireworks over Riyadh on Wednesday to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as host of the 2034 World Cup. AFP

          World Cup hosting set to give major boost to Saudi Arabia's economy

          EconomyDecember 13, 2024
          Football fans in Riyadh celebrate as Saudi Arabia is announced as the host nation for World Cup 2034. Photo: Getty Images

          Emirati fans dream of cheering on UAE at Saudi World Cup

          UAEDecember 12, 2024
          Saudi Arabia fans with a replica World Cup trophy. The kingdom will host the 2034 tournament. PA

          2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup: Host cities, stadiums and all you need to know

          FootballDecember 12, 2024
          President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on the bids. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Sheikh Mohamed congratulates Saudi Arabia and Morocco on World Cup bids

          UAEDecember 12, 2024
          Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo has welcomed the decision to award Saudi Arabia the World Cup. Reuters

          Ronaldo backs Saudi Arabia to deliver 'best World Cup ever' in 2034

          FootballDecember 12, 2024