Goalless draw ends UAE vs. Uzbekistan World Cup qualifier

Match held at Al Nahyan Stadium

The tightly contested match took place at Al Nahyan Stadium on Thursday, ending without goals and with both teams earning a point.

Group standings after the draw

The UAE national team increased its tally to 14 points, securing third place in Group A. Uzbekistan, with 18 points, secured second place and officially qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history, joining group leader Iran.

UAE to face Kyrgyzstan next

The UAE team is set to face Kyrgyzstan in the tenth and final round of the qualifiers.