Portuguese Paulo Bento, coach of the UAE national team, raised controversy regarding the date of the return of one of the UAE national team’s stars to matches.
The UAE White is preparing to face Kyrgyzstan in a match for the fifth round of Group A competitions in the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Iran leads the group standings with 10 points from four matches, on goal difference against Uzbekistan, compared to 4 points each for the UAE and Qatar, 3 points for Kyrgyzstan, and 2 points for the Republic of North Korea.
The UAE national team coach raises controversy regarding Sultan Adel
UAE national team coach Pinto responded regarding the date of Sultan Adel’s return to participate with Al-Abyad.
The Shabab Al-Ahly striker has been absent from the UAE national team since last June due to injury, as he did not participate in any match in the third stage of the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup.
In response to the player’s return date, Pinto said: “Sultan Adel has been absent for a long time, and if you want to know anything about his condition, consult the treating doctor. I do not have sufficient information about him.”
Date of the match between the UAE and Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The match between the UAE and Kyrgyzstan in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
The whistle for the start of the match will sound at 7:15 Saudi time and 8:15 UAE time.
