Hamdan bin Mubarak meets with national team players in Jebel Ali

Sharjah 24: His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association, met with the national team players during their training camp in Jebel Ali, Dubai, in preparation for their matches against Iran and North Korea in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Focus on upcoming matches

Sheikh Hamdan emphasised the importance of staying focused during the upcoming qualifiers against Iran and North Korea, urging the team to perform at their best to achieve their goals in this critical stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Addressing the players and staff

During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan addressed the players, technical, and administrative staff, stating that the UAE football community is eager to see the team succeed and progress to international tournaments, particularly the World Cup finals. He also praised the efforts of everyone involved, wishing them continued success.

Resumption of training

Following a short rest granted by the technical staff, the national team resumed training. Players from clubs such as Al Wasl, Sharjah, Shabab Al Ahli, and Al Nasr, who recently participated in international and Asian tournaments, were part of today's session. Mackenzie Hunt is expected to join the camp in the coming days.

Upcoming matches

The UAE national team will face Iran next Thursday at Azadi Stadium in Tehran and will play North Korea in Riyadh on March 25.