Overview
- Palestine came from 0–2 down to draw 2–2 with Tunisia at Lusail, moving to four points as Tunisia collected their first point.
- Qatar drew 1–1 with Syria in round two, and coach Julen Lopetegui said a clear penalty for his team was not awarded.
- The hosts sit last in Group A on one point after a loss and a draw and now focus on meeting Tunisia next.
- In Group B, Morocco beat Comoros 3–1 and Saudi Arabia edged Oman 2–1 in their openers, positioning both to push for early qualification, with Morocco missing Hamza Al-Hannouri and Achraf Bencharki through injury.
- UAE domestic action features first-leg semifinals in the Pro League Cup, with Al-Nasr facing Al-Ain and Al-Jazira meeting Al-Wahda.