UAE's Fahad Badr battles with Bahrain's Hamad Al Shamsan during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Zabeel Stadium, Dubai on June 11, 2024. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's Fahad Badr battles with Bahrain's Hamad Al Shamsan during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Zabeel Stadium, Dubai on June 11, 2024. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE to face Iran and Qatar in Asian 2026 World Cup qualifiers