The President of the United Arab Emirates Football Association, Sheikh Hamdan ibn Mubarak Al Nahyan, expressed great confidence in the national team, emphasizing that they must take advantage of the remaining opportunities in the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. The association leader personally monitored the training process of the UAE national team and demanded that the players demonstrate a high level of performance in the match against Uzbekistan.
Currently, the UAE team is training at the modern and significant Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. During this training process, team members are participating with great enthusiasm, utilizing all their capabilities to achieve good results on an international level.
Sheikh Hamdan ibn Mubarak Al Nahyan also praised the national team coach Cosmin Olariu and his assistants, giving high marks to their work. "Cosmin knows the nuances of UAE football very well. He is one of the most suitable specialists to manage the national team today, and we trust him. I believe his work with the team will bring many achievements to UAE football," said the association leader.
Additionally, Sheikh Hamdan ibn Mubarak Al Nahyan emphasized that the board of directors, partners, and the entire UAE football family stand behind the national team, promising that all necessary support will be provided to them.
The president also highlighted the high value he places on the players' loyalty to the national team and their desire to step onto the field for their homeland. "Our players have come to the national team camp with great experience after a long season in the local championship and numerous international matches. Now, this rich experience should be fully utilized in the remaining games of the team, and they need to work together for the collective benefit," he said.
The qualifying match against Uzbekistan is of crucial importance for the UAE national team. By winning this match, the UAE team will maintain its chances of qualifying for the World Cup. The national team players and coaching staff are seriously preparing for this match, intending to defend their country's honor on the international stage.
This competition will undoubtedly be significant and decisive for both teams. Fans are eagerly awaiting the exciting and intense game between the UAE and Uzbekistan national teams.
