[1][2][3] Numerous nations view their involvement in the World Cup as a strategic move to increase their likelihood of hosting the event in the future.
With its sights set on the National Sports Strategy 2031 objective of enhancing its involvement in multiple international competitions, the United Arab Emirates is eager to capitalize on this occasion.
Nevertheless, this experience marked an important milestone in the country's football history, paving the way for future generations of players to represent the UAE on the international stage.
Along with this setback, the team persevered through adversity as several injured players required medical injections to withstand their injuries and play the match.
Assistant referees: Alan Snoddy (Northern Ireland) Shizuo Takada (Japan) Ismaïl Mubarak got the only goal for the UAE in the first minute of the second half when he latched onto a ball in the box after a mistake by a German defender and hit a low left footed shot into the net.
Assistant referees: Shizuo Takada (Japan) Pierluigi Pairetto (Italy) Thani Jumaa got the only goal for the UAE in the 22nd minute when he headed home from six yards after a cross from the left.