Doha, Oct 11, 2025 (AFP) - UAE edge closer to World Cup after beating Oman

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2025-10-11

The United Arab Emirates moved to within a match of their second World Cup appearance with a comeback 2-1 victory against Oman in Doha on Saturday. The Emiratis, who last appeared at a World Cup in 1990, were made to work for their win, when late goals from Marcus Meloni and Caio Lucas sealed the three points at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium The UAE now sit top of Group A heading into the final round of matches on Tuesday, when victory against at Qata......

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