Cairo, Egypt – The match between the UAE and Iraq ended in a positive draw of one goal each, in the first leg of the fifth Asian playoff qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals, during the match that brought them together at the “Mohammed bin Zayed” stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The Lions of Mesopotamia scored the opening goal in the 10th minute through Ali Al Hammadi, before the Whites responded with an equalizer in the 18th minute through Luan Pereira, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.
With that result, the two teams await the return match to determine who qualifies for the World Cup 2026 qualifying play-off.
The date of the return match between Iraq and the UAE in the fifth round qualifying for the 2026 World Cup play-offs.
The Iraqi national team is scheduled to meet the UAE in the second leg of the fifth Asian playoff for the 2026 World Cup finals, on November 18, at 6 pm Cairo time, and 8 pm UAE time, at Basra International Stadium in Iraq.
Channels broadcasting the Iraq vs. UAE match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
You can watch the Iraq vs UAE match live via beIN SPORTS channels, the exclusive broadcaster of the tournament in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as the Qatari Al Kass channels.
