emirates7 - FIFA has praised the UAE national football team's strong position in their quest to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, following their commanding 5-0 win over Qatar.
The victory, achieved in the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 2026 at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi, was highlighted as a key performance for Fabio Lima, who played a crucial role in inflicting Qatar's heaviest defeat since 2007. This result leaves the UAE just three points behind second-place Uzbekistan in Group A.
FIFA shared a quote from Lima, who expressed his joy, saying, "I'm very happy to collect the three points in our home." He added, "I think we played our best match in this competition today and we need to continue at this level. If we keep playing like this, we have a chance to reach the next round."
The victory, achieved in the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 2026 at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi, was highlighted as a key performance for Fabio Lima, who played a crucial role in inflicting Qatar's heaviest defeat since 2007. This result leaves the UAE just three points behind second-place Uzbekistan in Group A.
FIFA shared a quote from Lima, who expressed his joy, saying, "I'm very happy to collect the three points in our home." He added, "I think we played our best match in this competition today and we need to continue at this level. If we keep playing like this, we have a chance to reach the next round."