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The Bahrain team line up before the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the UAE.

UAE's Fahad Badr battles with Bahrain's Hamad Al Shamsan during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Zabeel Stadium, Dubai. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's Tahnoon Al Zaabi and Bahrain's Ali Madan compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match in Dubai.

UAE manager Paulo Bento watches the match from the touchline.

UAE's Yahya Al Ghassani and Bahrain's Mohamed Marhoon challenge for the ball during the match at Zabeel Stadium.

UAE's Ali Saleh with the ball after drawing a foul against Bahrain.

UAE's Mubarak Zamah attempts to pass the ball past Bahrain players during the match in Dubai.

Bahrain's Mahdi Abduljabbar scores the opening goal against the UAE.

Sultan Adil celebrates after scoring the equaliser for the UAE against Bahrain.

The UAE team line up before the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain.

The Bahrain team line up before the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the UAE.

UAE's Fahad Badr battles with Bahrain's Hamad Al Shamsan during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Zabeel Stadium, Dubai. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's Tahnoon Al Zaabi and Bahrain's Ali Madan compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match in Dubai.

UAE manager Paulo Bento watches the match from the touchline.

UAE's Yahya Al Ghassani and Bahrain's Mohamed Marhoon challenge for the ball during the match at Zabeel Stadium.

UAE's Ali Saleh with the ball after drawing a foul against Bahrain.

UAE's Mubarak Zamah attempts to pass the ball past Bahrain players during the match in Dubai.

Bahrain's Mahdi Abduljabbar scores the opening goal against the UAE.

Sultan Adil celebrates after scoring the equaliser for the UAE against Bahrain.

The UAE team line up before the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain.

The Bahrain team line up before the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the UAE.

Paulo Bento demands UAE improvement ahead of next 2026 World Cup qualifying phase

National team, already secured of top spot in Group H of Round 2, held to a 1-1 draw by Bahrain in Dubai

June 12, 2024

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