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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

          UAE player no. 9 Harib Abdullah almusharrkh with Ermek Kenzhebaev at the World Cup Qualifier between UAE vs Kyrgyzstan at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National

          Paulo Bento urges UAE to 'rest and recover' for Qatar test in World Cup qualifier

          FootballNovember 15, 2024
          Jordan's Mohammad Abualnadi challenges Amjed Attwan of Iraq during the World Cup qualifier at the Basra International Stadium on November 14, 2024. AP

          AFC World Cup qualifiers: Honours even between Iraq and Jordan

          FootballNovember 14, 2024
          UAE's Indhuja Nandakumar looks upset as a catch goes down. U19 Women's World Cup Asia Qualifier, UAE v Nepal. Seven Districts Oval, Ajman. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE beaten by Nepal as Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup dreams are dashed

          CricketNovember 13, 2024
          Caio of UAE can't believe a foul is given in the world cup qualifing match between the UAE and North Korea. Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Bento confident he can revive UAE’s 2026 World Cup qualifying bid

          FootballNovember 13, 2024
          Saudi Arabian winger Marwan Al Sahafi celebrates after scoring for Beerschot against Anderlecht. AFP

          Belgium-based duo can help aid Renard's Saudi Arabia rescue mission

          FootballNovember 01, 2024
          Mohammed Dyouf is an Egyptian goalkeeper who is part of the national amputees team and is aiming to bring his team glory at the 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica. Reuters

          Disabled Egyptian goalkeeper chases World Cup dream

          FootballOctober 28, 2024
          Roberto Mancini became Saudi Arabia manager in August 2023 after signing a four-year contract. Reuters

          Mancini leaves role as Saudi Arabia manager after 14 months

          FootballOctober 25, 2024
          Thomas Tuchel has signed an 18-month contract to become England's next manager. PA

          Tuchel 'wants to make dreams come true' as England manager

          FootballOctober 16, 2024
          Roberto Mancini has won nine of his 21 matches since taking charge of the Saudi Arabia national team. Reuters

          Mancini demands more 'responsibility' from Saudi Arabia players

          FootballOctober 16, 2024
          Yahya Al Ghassani in action for UAE during during their World Cup qualfiying defeat against Uzbekistan. Photo: UAE FA / X

          UAE World Cup hopes suffer another blow after Uzbekistan defeat

          FootballOctober 15, 2024
          Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Third Round - Group B - South Korea v Iraq - Yongin Mireu Stadium, Yongin, South Korea - October 15, 2024 South Korea's Moon Seon-Min and teammates celebrate their second goal scored by South Korea's Oh Hyun-Gyu REUTERS / Kim Soo-Hyeon

          South Korea edge past Iraq in 2026 World Cup qualifier

          FootballOctober 15, 2024
          JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 10: Roberto Mancini, coach of Saudi Arabia, looks on during the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Japan at King Abduallah Sport City Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)

          Mancini feeling heat of Saudi Arabia's misfiring World Cup campaign

          FootballOctober 15, 2024
          Caio of the UAE appeals for a free kick in the World Cup qualifying match against North Korea at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Key talking points as UAE face Uzbekistan in crucial World Cup qualifier

          FootballOctober 15, 2024
          Khalid Essa says the UAE are ready to 'bounce back' from the draw against North Korea. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Essa issues rallying call to UAE ahead of showdown against Uzbekistan

          SportOctober 14, 2024
          Saudi Arabia manager Roberto Mancini during the World Cup qualifier against Japan at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah. Getty Images

          Saudi Arabia look to bounce back in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

          FootballOctober 12, 2024
          UAE manager Paulo Bento must now prepare his side for their next World Cup qualifier, away to Uzbekistan. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Paulo Bento critical of UAE performance against North Korea

          FootballOctober 11, 2024