The United Arab Emirates and Iraq take to the field this Thursday (13), at 1 pm (Brasília time), in a duel valid for the first game of the fifth round of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The match will be held at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium, in the city of Abu Dhabi, and will be broadcast live on ESPN 3 (closed TV) and by Disney+ (streaming).
The United Arab Emirates are led by Romanian coach Cosmin Olaroiu, while Iraq has Australian Graham Arnold leading the team.
Abu Dhabi will host the first clash that will decide Asia’s representative in the intercontinental playoff for . The home team is looking to qualify for the tournament for the second time, having played in the 1990 edition.
The Iraqis, on the other hand, want to return to the competition for the first time in 1986. The return game will take place next Tuesday (18), at 1 pm (Brasília time), at the Baçorá International Stadium.
In the intercontinental repechage, which will be held in March, two more nations will be added to the group of 48 teams that will compete in the .
Where to watch UAE vs Iraq
United Arab Emirates x Iraq specifications
- Data: 13/11/2025
- Time: 1 p.m
- Local: Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium
- Phase: Fifth round – 1st game
