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UAE vs Qatar: Highlights from FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - in pictures
All the thrilling moments from the FIFA World Cup clash as Qatar edges past UAE 2-1
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Dubai: Relive every moment from the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as UAE and Qatar clashed on the pitch. From stunning goals to crucial saves and fan celebrations, our photo gallery captures all the action. Qatar edged past the UAE 2-1 on Tuesday to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup. Check out all the highlights in pictures.
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Qatar's Spanish coach Julian Lopetegui and Qatar's forward Hassan Al-Haydos celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's players celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's defender Pedro Miguel celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.
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Qatar's defender Assim Madibo celebrates with Qatar's Spanish coach Julian Lopetegui after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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The referee shows a red card to Qatar's Tarek Salman, left, during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates at the Hamad bin Jassim Stadium in Doha on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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UAE's midfielder Harib Abdalla is marked by Qatar's defender Sultan Al-Brake during the FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's forward Tahsin Jamshid fights for the ball with UAE's defender Marcus Meloni during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's defender Pedro Miguel celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Nicolas Gimenez of United Arab Emirates, left, controls the ball by Qatar's Assim Madibo during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and UAE at the Hamad bin Jassim Stadium in Doha, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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Yahia Nader, left, of United Arab Emirates controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and UAE at the Hamad bin Jassim Stadium in Doha, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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Qatar's players celebrate their opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal against United Arab Emirates during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and UAE at the Hamad bin Jassim Stadium in Doha.
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Qatar's Mohammad Naceur Al Mannai, on the ground, fights for the ball with Marcus Vinicius of United Arab Emirates, center, during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and UAE at the Hamad Bin Jassim Stadium in Doha, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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Qatar's Mohammad Naceur Al Mannai, rear, fights for the ball with Marcus Vinicius of United Arab Emirates during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and UAE at the Hamad Bin Jassim Stadium in Doha, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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Referee talks to the goalkeeper Khalid Eisa of United Arab Emirates during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and United Arab Emirates at the Hamad Bin Jassim Stadium in Doha, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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UAE's defender #16 Marcus Meloni is marked by Qatar's defender #23 Assim Madibo during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.
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Qatar's forward #11 Akram Afif stands over a free kick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's defender #23 Assim Madibo checks on Qatar's Spanish coach Julian Lopetegui after hitting him with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's defender #23 Assim Madibo checks on Qatar's Spanish coach Julian Lopetegui after hitting him with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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UAE's Romanian coach Cosmin Olaroiu instructs his players during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's midfielder #17 Mohamed Al-Mannai fights for the ball with UAE's defender #16 Marcus Meloni during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar supporters look on from their seats during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Qatar's midfielder #17 Mohamed Al-Mannai fights for the ball with UAE's defender #16 Marcus Meloni during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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United Arab Emirate's Rúben Filipe, left, and Qatar's Edmilson Junior, center, fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and United Arab Emirates at the Hamad Bin Jassim Stadium in Doha.
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Qatar supporters wave flags and scarves ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Emirates supporters wave flags and scarves ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.
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Supporters of the UAE are seen before the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and United Arab Emirates at the Hamad Bin Jassim Stadium in Doha.
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The Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium is packed with fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere moments before kickoff.
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