With a dramatic win over Oman, the UAE take a vital step toward a long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup . The result not only cements their position at the top of Group A but also sets up a high-stakes face-off against Qatar, with direct qualification within reach. The UAE national football team staged a resilient 2–1 comeback victory over Oman on Saturday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, in their opening match of the fourth round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oman opened the scoring in the 12th minute after sustained early pressure. Forward Issam Al Subhi unleashed a shot that deflected off UAE defender Kwame Atun, wrong-footing goalkeeper Khalid Eisa and handing Oman the lead via an own goal. Oman controlled possession through much of the fi

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