October 4, 2026
The UAE national football team, led by Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic, entered the final match of the tournament against their Saudi counterpart, supported by a spotless record and a strong journey during which they played 4 matches without defeat, achieving wins over Bahrain and Yemen, and a draw with Qatar, before overcoming Oman in the semi-finals.
The Emirati “Al-Abyad” is entering the upcoming confrontation and sits on the throne of the most prominent offensive statistics in the tournament, achieving three records that reflect its offensive ferocity and the diversity of its tactical options under the command of Dalic.
The UAE national team tops the list of the strongest attacking lines by scoring 9 goals in 4 matches, distributed by 4 goals against Yemen, 3 goals against Bahrain, and a goal each against Qatar and Oman.
In terms of offensive effectiveness, the team is uniquely at the top of the teams with the most shots on goal, with an average of 6 shots per match, in addition to its absolute superiority in playmaking after its players created 13 calculated chances, a statistic that gives coach Zlatko Dalic winning cards and several tactical weapons before the decisive match against Saudi Arabia.
