UAE Overview

Portugal v Croatia: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Ex-Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic appointed UAE national team head coach

Former Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic has completed a swift return to international management by taking charge of the United Arab Emirates national team. The 59-year-old coach has signed on to lead the Gulf state into a new era, just a month after he ended his nine-year tenure with Croatia following their World Cup exit.

Canada v Morocco: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Rahimi in a heartbreaking message: Oh Lord, I cannot bear to see my father suffer

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Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.

Guardiola 'keen' on becoming England manager one day

Pep Guardiola is reportedly open to taking over as England manager in the future as he begins his life after Manchester City. The legendary coach, who has just ended a trophy-laden decade at the Etihad Stadium, is viewed as the ultimate 'dream' candidate for the Football Association.

Potential Iran World Cup withdrawal might reportedly open the door for Italy

Italy missed out on qualification for the upcoming showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada, but they might reportedly get one last chance to book their ticket after all, even if Fifa remains confident no emergency scenarios are required

Italy and the UAE await... new Iranian statements on participation in the World Cup

What are the latest developments regarding Iran’s stance on the World Cup?

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Botev Vratsa	9	2	2	5	7	17	-10	8	D W L W L
10	Septemvri Sofia	9	2	2	5	8	15	-7	8	L L D W W
11	Lokomotiv Plovdiv	9	2	0	7	4	12	-8	6	L W L L L
12	Cherno More Varna	9	1	2	6	10	19	-9	5	D L L W L
13	PFC Lokomotiv Sofia 1929	9	0	4	5	10	18	-8	4	L D L D L

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