Mabkhout and Ramadan strike to earn UAE important World Cup qualifying win in Bahrain
The first major, some would say contentious, decision of the Paulo Bento era arrived in his second competitive match.
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Paulo Bento proud of UAE's winning start to World Cup qualifying but warns of Bahrain test
UAE manager Paulo Bento praised his players’ attitude as they began 2026 World Cup qualification with a win, but then reminded Bahrain will provide an altogether different test next week.
Ali Mabkhout hits double as UAE beat Nepal and start World Cup campaign with routine win
If this was still a way short of “Bento Ball”, and understandably so, then it wasn’t the worst of starts, either, for the UAE's newest manager.
Paulo Bento says UAE will 'respect' Nepal ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier
UAE manager Paulo Bento said his side’s “biggest mistake” would be to underestimate Nepal when the pair kick off 2026 World Cup qualification against one another in Dubai on Thursday.
Bento looking to extend winning start as UAE kick off 2026 World Cup qualifiers
DUBAI: Another ticket to the World Cup after more than three decades away, or another false dawn?
Yahya Al Ghassani: UAE buoyed by Bento, but hard work starts now on road to 2026 World Cup
The UAE may have a much stronger chance statistically to finally reach a second World Cup but, for Yahya Al Ghassani, only greater focus and dedication will allow the national team to deliver on their long-held dream.
Joker Kane Williamson Climbs Press Conference 'Everest' At World Cup
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson proved as adept at facing tricky deliveries off the pitch as he is on it after a chaotic start to a Cricket World Cup semi-final press conference on Tuesday. With New Zealand facing unbeaten hosts India in Wednesday's last four clash in Mumbai, the star batsman was confronted by dozens of reporters at Wankhede Stadium eager to hear his views. But the press conference started in unusual fashion with a question referencing the first recorded ascent of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, in Nepal by New Zealand's Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
Paulo Bento out to restore belief in UAE as team get set for 2026 World Cup qualification
Paulo Bento said he hopes the UAE can restore supporters’ confidence in the national team as preparations continue for next week’s start to qualification for the 2026 World Cup.