Qatar Opens Ticket Sales for 2026 World Cup Qualifier vs UAE

Tickets are now available for Qatar’s opening match in the final qualifying phase for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced that the highly anticipated game against the UAE will take place on September 5 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, kicking off at 7 p.m. local time.

In a spirited message on their official X account, formerly Twitter, the QFA rallied fans to support the national team: "Our Journey to 2026 final qualifiers begins with you! Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is ready for you to ignite the excitement. Get your ticket and cheer for Al Annabi."

Fans eager to secure their seats can purchase tickets directly here.

#Our_Journey_To2026 final qualifiers begins with you! 🏁.

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is ready for you to ignite the excitement 🔥🏟️.

Get your ticket and cheer for #AlAnnabi 🇶🇦.

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— Qatar Football (@QFA_EN) August 27, 2024

Qatar, the reigning back-to-back Asian champions, finds itself in Group A, alongside formidable opponents such as Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea, and the UAE. The journey to the World Cup kicks off with this thrilling home game against the UAE, followed by an away match in North Korea on September 10.

The team will host Kyrgyzstan on October 10 before traveling to Tehran for a clash against Iran on October 15. The qualifiers continue with a home game against Uzbekistan on November 14, and a return fixture against the UAE on November 19.

As the qualifiers progress, Qatar will host North Korea on March 20, 2025, and then face Kyrgyzstan away on March 25. The final stretch will see Qatar hosting Iran on June 5, followed by their last group match against Uzbekistan on June 10.

The stakes are high, as the top two teams from the group will earn direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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