UAE to Face Qatar in Do-or-Die World Cup Qualifier
- Publish date: Thursday، 17 July 2025
All eyes on UAE vs Qatar as World Cup dreams hang in the balance this October.
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The UAE just got their match calendar — and it’s about to get intense. In the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the UAE landed in Group B, going head-to-head with Qatar (yes, that Qatar) and Oman.
Match Dates You’ll Want to Mark
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UAE vs Oman – October 11
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UAE vs Qatar – October 14
That last one? It’s a biggie. UAE vs Qatar is the showdown — a high-stakes game that’s more than just football. It’s regional rivalry, pride, and the road to the World Cup all rolled into one.
Qatar’s Campaign Starts Early
Qatar opens their qualifier run against Oman on October 8. FYI, while they hosted the 2022 World Cup, they’ve never qualified on merit outside home turf. So yep, they’ve got something to prove.
Quick Glance at Group A
Over in Group A, Saudi Arabia kicks things off vs Indonesia on October 8. Then it’s:
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Iraq vs Indonesia – October 11
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Iraq vs Saudi Arabia – October 14
Only One Winner Moves Forward
Yup, no second chances here. Only the group winners will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The winners will join big names like Australia, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Jordan at the mega 48-nation tournament happening in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
This article was previously published on UAE Moments. To see the original article, click here