A Distinctive Gesture from the UAE Football Association Before the Crucial Iraq Match
The UAE Football Association announced in an official statement an increase in the number of planes allocated to transport fans of the national team to the city of Basra for the match against Iraq on Tuesday, November 18.
The UAE Football Association confirmed via the X platform that the number of planes allocated to transport fans to Basra has been increased from 5 to 8, due to the high demand from fans attending the match.
The federation confirmed that registration will close as soon as the required number is reached, noting that the trip will be a round trip on the same day, allowing fans to participate in supporting the national team without the need to stay overnight.
This step comes as part of the Football Association's efforts to boost fan attendance and provide all possible conveniences for supporters in this crucial match.
It is noted that the winner of this match will advance to the global playoff qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, knowing that the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.
The UAE Football Association confirmed via the X platform that the number of planes allocated to transport fans to Basra has been increased from 5 to 8, due to the high demand from fans attending the match.
The federation confirmed that registration will close as soon as the required number is reached, noting that the trip will be a round trip on the same day, allowing fans to participate in supporting the national team without the need to stay overnight.
This step comes as part of the Football Association's efforts to boost fan attendance and provide all possible conveniences for supporters in this crucial match.
It is noted that the winner of this match will advance to the global playoff qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, knowing that the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.