A sensational change in the UAE national team: Paulo Bento has been fired!

The head coach of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) national football team, Paulo Bento, has been dismissed from his position. The UAE Football Association issued an official statement on this.

Coincidence or strategic decision?

The UAE Football Federation did not disclose the reasons for the dismissal of the specialist. The official statement only said:
“We officially announce that we have terminated the contracts with the coaching staff and their assistants.”

Interestingly, this decision was made at the decisive stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.

Fired despite last match win

The UAE national team under Bento played its last match on March 25 against North Korea. The team won 2-1 in a very difficult match.

The UAE national team is currently in 3rd place in Group A of the World Cup qualifiers with 13 points.

Bento's career in the UAE

The 55-year-old Paulo Bento was appointed head coach of the UAE national team in 2023. With the team, he:
🔹 He played 26 matches
🔹 He recorded 14 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses
🔹 His contract was supposed to run until 2026

The specialist also reached the quarter-finals of the 2024 Asian Cup with the UAE, which is a good result for the team.

UAE's next opponent is Uzbekistan

After Bento's dismissal, the UAE national team will play its next match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uzbekistan on June 5.

This match is crucial for the UAE, but it is still unclear how the change of coach will affect the team's performance.

Who will be the new coach?

It is currently unknown who will manage the UAE national team. The association is expected to make an official decision on this in the coming days.

How can the Uzbekistan national team take advantage of this change? The answer to this question will be revealed in the match on June 5. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”