INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - Victory for Iran versus the UAE in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday will nearly undoubtedly confirm
their spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Iran will invite UAE to the Azadi Stadium holding a three-point lead over second-placed Uzbekistan while UAE are an additional three
adrift.Iran - looking for to get approved for a fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup - hardly put a foot wrong in their very first six ties,
only dropping points in a 0-0 draw with Uzbekistan on Matchday Three.Head coach Amir Ghalenoei, in having actually named a talent-laden
squad, will anticipate another three points with Iran anticipated to be backed by capability crowd at the Azadi Stadium.Paulo Bentos UAE
revived their hopes of taking one of the two automated slots from the group with an outstanding 5-0 win over Qatar on Matchday Six and the
Portuguese tactician will be hoping his players can keep the very same type, the-afc
com reported.Despite Iran - who won the reverse component 1-0 last September - having home ground advantage, Bento will rally his gamers to
provide as UAE chase after a 2nd appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
