United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi. The UAE Football Association has announced that all tickets allocated for fans have been sold out for the upcoming match. The match between the UAE national team ('Al-Abid') and the Iraqi national team will take place on Thursday, November 9th, at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This game is the first leg of the Asian qualifying playoff, with the winner advancing to the intercontinental playoff for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The sell-out highlights the significance of this match, as the UAE team aims for a comfortable victory before the return leg in Basra on November 18th.
