UAE Face Iraq in Crucial FIFA World Cup Playoff Clash Tonight
sportsThe UAE will face Iraq in a must-win FIFA World Cup playoff at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, aiming to bounce back after their narrow defeat to Qatar.
UAE Face Iraq in Crucial FIFA World Cup Playoff Clash Tonight
Abu Dhabi, November 13 — After a heartbreaking loss to Qatar last month, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to return to action with renewed determination as they face Iraq in a crucial fifth-round FIFA World Cup playoff encounter.
The first leg will be played at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday at 8 PM, while the return leg is scheduled for November 18 at the Basra International Stadium in Iraq.
The UAE, who were just a draw away from ending their 35-year World Cup drought, suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Qatar in Doha in a fiercely contested match. Now, with their qualification hopes hanging in the balance, the team—popularly known as the Whites—will look to make a strong comeback on home soil.
Fans across the region are expected to pack the stands in Abu Dhabi, hoping to witness a spirited performance as the UAE aim to take a decisive lead before heading into the second leg.
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