The United Arab Emirates Football Association has announced the provision of five private jets for the 'Al-Abyad' (White) fans to support the national team, which will play against its Iraqi counterpart in Basra in the return leg of the 2026 World Cup playoff. The UAE FA called on fans wishing to travel to Basra to register through official platforms, which will start accepting applications from 4:00 PM on Saturday. Registration will close once the required number is reached. The return match in Basra on Tuesday will be crucial to determine which team advances to the intercontinental playoff. The first leg in Abu Dhabi ended in a 1-1 draw between the UAE and Iraq.
