Desert Storm: UAE Turns the Tables in Diplomatic Showdown with Qatar
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At a glance
- The UAE national team made a remarkable comeback against hosts Qatar, overturning a one-goal deficit to secure a valuable 3-1 win in the first round of the third...
- Qatar took the lead in the 38th minute through Ibrahim Al-Hassan's goal.
- In other matches of the same round and group, Uzbekistan defeated North Korea 1-0, while Iran secured a 1-0 win against Kyrgyzstan.
UAE National Team Secures 3-1 Win Against Qatar in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The UAE national team made a remarkable comeback against hosts Qatar, overturning a one-goal deficit to secure a valuable 3-1 win in the first round of the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Qatar took the lead in the 38th minute through Ibrahim Al-Hassan’s goal. However, the UAE team fought back in the second half, scoring three goals through Hareb Abdullah, Khaled Ibrahim, and Ali Saleh in the 68th minute, 80th minute, and 4th minute of stoppage time, respectively.
In other matches of the same round and group, Uzbekistan defeated North Korea 1-0, while Iran secured a 1-0 win against Kyrgyzstan.
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Group Standings and Results
- UAE 3-1 Qatar
- Uzbekistan 1-0 North Korea
- Iran 1-0 Kyrgyzstan