The Milliy Stadium in Tashkent will host the match, which is part of the fourth round of Group A qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
At a press conference on Monday, Bento acknowledged the difficulty of competing before a home audience but highlighted the team's preparedness. "The match will be challenging since we are competing on their home turf in front of a sizable audience, but we have meticulously prepared our players to achieve victory," he remarked, conveying his complete trust in the team.
Yahya Al Ghassani, from the UAE, emphasised the significance of staying focused for an entire 90 minutes. "We aim to secure the three points and return to our winning ways in the qualifiers," he stated.