UAE defeats Oman 2-1 in AFC World Cup qualifiers, tops group A; edges closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup

The UAE secured a vital 2-1 comeback victory over Oman in the AFC World Cup qualifiers, propelled by key tactical substitutions and late goals from Marcos Miloni and Caio Lucas. This win places the UAE atop Group A, bringing them within reach of their first World Cup appearance since 1990, setting the stage for a decisive clash against Qatar next.