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Qatar vs UAE preview: Can Lopetegui's side halt UAE's World Cup dream? head-to-head, tactics, and prediction

The battle for a direct ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its dramatic conclusion in the AFC Playoff Group A. The United Arab Emirates travels to Doha to face hosts Qatar at the Jassim bin ...
PBS

Trump tries to distance U.S. from Israel’s strike on Qatar amid fury from Arab leaders

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp. Now, those ...
Middle East Eye

How the UAE keeps the US close while hedging against it

The United Arab Emirates has struck a sweet spot. It is hedging against the US even as it leverages good ties in Washington ...
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AFC 2025: Qatar defeats UAE 2–1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026; is this the end of UAE?

In a high-stakes AFC World Cup 2026 qualifying clash on October 14, 2025, Qatar edged past the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a 2–1 win at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. The result secured ...
TASS

Israeli strike on Qatar undermines Middle East security — UAE president

"His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE’s resolute solidarity with Qatar and its steadfast support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the ...