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DOHA : United Arab Emirates coach Paulo Bento said on Wednesday he hopes his team will not be distracted by the huge support Palestine are expected to receive when the two teams meet in their second Asian Cup Group C encounter.
The UAE sealed their spot in the third round of World Cup 2026 qualifying and in the process booked a place at the 2027 Asian Cup by thrashing Yemen 3-0 in Dammam on Tuesday night.
UAE coach Paulo Bento has urged his side to beat Yemen on Tuesday night and wrap up progress to the next stage of 2026 World Cup qualification at the earliest opportunity.
Paulo Bento said he was pleased with the UAE’s win in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Yemen, but called for his side to improve if they are to secure progress to the third round at the earliest opportunity next week.
Paulo Bento has not closed the door on Ali Mabkhout’s international career while he is UAE manager, although he said the striker’s “really bad” performance and attitude in training was behind his Asian Cup absence.
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The recriminations would begin even before the UAE had rumbled out of Al Rayyan, their early departure from Doha decided.
UAE manager Paulo Bento would not be drawn on his future with the national team following Sunday’s Asian Cup exit to Tajikistan, saying the next focus is the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March.
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan upset the United Arab Emirates 5-3 in a penalty shootout on Sunday to advance to the quarter-finals and keep their dream run alive after the game ended 1-1 after extra time.