Romanian coach Cosmin Olariu was presented as the new head coach of the United Arab Emirates national football team on Wednesday. The official appointment came after lengthy negotiations between the UAE Football Federation and the coach's representatives. In his first interview, Olariu expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to work with the team and thanked for the trust placed in him. He also emphasized that his main goal will be to lead the team to the 2026 World Cup. It is expected that the new coach will begin his duties in the coming weeks and start preparations for the qualifying matches.
