Have the UAE missed a golden chance of World Cup return?
DUBAI: A dream delayed or never destined to materialize?
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Coach Lopetegui heralds history makers Qatar after sealing World Cup qualification
DOHA :Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui called his side's qualification for next summer's World Cup finals "truly special" after a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday secured the country's first ever successful passage through the preliminaries.
Arnold criticises format after Iraq miss automatic World Cup qualification
JEDDAH :Iraq coach Graham Arnold questioned the fairness of the format used in the latest phase of Asia's preliminaries for the World Cup after seeing his side beaten to a place in next summer's finals by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Qatar and Saudi Arabia both secured a spot at next year’s World Cup on Tuesday after clinching first place in their groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifying.
Hasil-Klasemen Akhir Ronde 4 Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026: Indonesia Out
Tuntas sudah gelaran Ronde 4 Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Zona Asia. Qatar dan Arab Saudi melenggang langsung ke putaran final, sementara Indonesia tersingkir.
Qatar Qualifies For 2026 World Cup For 2nd Straight Appearance
Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates thanks to second-half headers from Boualem Khoukhi and Pedro Miguel.
Qatar book World Cup slot as second-half headers sink UAE
DOHA :Qatar qualified for next year's World Cup after handing the United Arab Emirates a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday as second-half headers by Boualem Khouki and Pedro Miguel secured their side's place at the tournament in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. On Sunday, Ghana became the fifth African nation to qualify. The 2010 quarterfinalist joins Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia at next year’s tournament. Forty-three teams will get their spots through continental qualifying tournaments. Another two will secure their places in the intercontinental playoffs featuring six teams and scheduled for March 2026. The three host countries automatically qualify. The breakdown Asia will have eight direct places and one in the intercontinental playoff. Africa has nine direct spots plus one for the intercontinental playoff.