The first national football team will hold its next domestic camp in Dubai during the international break from October 9 to 17, which will be the third meeting for the team as it prepares to compete in the second round of the joint Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup finals. , and the 2027 Asian Cup finals, starting next November. Group eight consists of Bahrain and the winner of the matches between Yemen, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Laos. During the camp, Al-Abiad will play two international friendlies, the first against Kuwait on October 12 and the second against Lebanon on the 17th of the same month at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Al-Nasr Club, which was also selected. The first qualifiers are to be played against either Nepal or Laos on November 16.

The team returned from their camp in Croatian capital Zagreb a few days ago and saw a friendly international match against Costa Rica which was won by four goals to one courtesy of Yahya Al-Ghazzani. (two goals), Kayo Kanedo and Ali Zalmin.

The technical staff, headed by the Portuguese Palo Pento, are keen to hold periodic meetings at the federation headquarters to discuss all technical aspects, and follow up and monitor the performance of the international players while participating in local matches with their clubs. AFC Champions League matches for Sharjah and Al Ain.

• Al Maktoum Stadium at Al Nasr Club will host the team’s first matches in the World Cup qualifiers.