Overview

• Second-half headers from Boualem Khoukhi and Pedro Miguel, both assisted by Akram Afif, produced the decisive goals in Doha.
• Tarek Salman was shown a straight red card in the 87th minute before UAE substitute Sultan Adil pulled one back deep into stoppage time.
• UAE would have gone through with a draw, but the result put Qatar on top of Group A in the AFC fourth round.
• The UAE advances to the fifth round and into the playoff path, while Oman is eliminated after finishing third in the group.
• It will be a second consecutive World Cup appearance for Qatar after hosting the 2022 tournament.