In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced Oman in a dramatic match that ended 2–1 in favor of the home side.
The game saw an unexpected start when UAE defender Kuame Autonne scored an own goal in the 12th minute, giving Oman an early lead. The first half ended 0–1.
In the second half, UAE came back stronger. Marcus Meloni equalized in the 76th minute, and in the 83rd minute, Caio scored the decisive goal that sealed the win.
With this result, the UAE earned 3 points and strengthened their lead in the group. Oman remain with just one point. Qatar also competes in the same group and currently sit second with one point.
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Asia
UAE — Oman 2:1
Goals: Meloni (76), Caio (83) — Autonne (own goal, 12).
Lineups:
UAE: Eisa, Meloni, Pimenta, Autonne, Amaral, Lima (Nader, 46), Hasan (Canedo, 46), Alhassani (Saleh, 38), Ramadan (Suhail, 46), Jimenez (Zuhair, 88), Caio.
Oman: Al Muhaini, Al Harthi (Al Mushayfri, 77), Al Hamisi (Al Akbari, 85), Rusaidi, Al Braiki, Busaydi, Al Rawahi, Al Saadi, Al Alawi (Fawaz, 77), Dahman (Al Gassani, 85), Al Subhi (Al Gafri, 62).
This victory was an important step for the UAE, who now aim to maintain their advantage in the upcoming fixtures.
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