United Arab Emirates notable games
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Notable games
Team HonoursElo graphicsDemographicsFlags & kitsFirst internationals
| First international March 17th, 1972 in Saudi Arabia – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| First international | W | March 17th, 1972 in Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | 1116 +16 | 1 - 0 | 1015 -16 | Qatar | Gulf Cup |
| First competitive game March 17th, 1972 in Saudi Arabia – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| First competitive game | W | March 17th, 1972 in Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | 1116 +16 | 1 - 0 | 1015 -16 | Qatar | Gulf Cup |
| First world cup game June 9th, 1990 in Italy – World Cup Group D | ||||||||
| First world cup game | L | June 9th, 1990 in Italy | Colombia | 1811 +11 | 2 - 0 | 1450 -11 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup Group D |
| First world cup qualifier April 12th, 1985 in Saudi Arabia – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| First world cup qualifier | D | April 12th, 1985 in Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia | 1603 -16 | 0 - 0 | 1340 +16 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
Last internationals
| Last international November 18th, 2025 in Iraq – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| Last international | L | November 18th, 2025 in Iraq | Iraq | 1595 +12 | 2 - 1 | 1531 -12 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| Last competitive game November 18th, 2025 in Iraq – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| Last competitive game | L | November 18th, 2025 in Iraq | Iraq | 1595 +12 | 2 - 1 | 1531 -12 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| Last world cup game June 19th, 1990 in Italy – World Cup Group D | ||||||||
| Last world cup game | L | June 19th, 1990 in Italy | Yugoslavia | 1892 +8 | 4 - 1 | 1438 -8 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup Group D |
| Last world cup qualifier November 18th, 2025 in Iraq – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| Last world cup qualifier | L | November 18th, 2025 in Iraq | Iraq | 1595 +12 | 2 - 1 | 1531 -12 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
Finals played in major tournaments
| AFC Asian Cup 1996 December 21st, 1996 in the United Arab Emirates – AFC Asian Cup Final | ||||||||
| AFC Asian Cup 1996 | D | December 21st, 1996 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1623 -7 | 0 - 0 | 1637 +7 | Saudi Arabia | AFC Asian Cup Final |
Highest Elo ratings
| 1st (1691 pts) January 15th, 2015 in Australia – AFC Asian Cup Group C | ||||||||
| 1st (1691 pts) | W | January 15th, 2015 in Australia | United Arab Emirates | 1691 +11 | 2 - 1 | 1455 -11 | Bahrain | AFC Asian Cup Group C |
| 2nd (1680 pts) January 11th, 2015 in Australia – AFC Asian Cup Group C | ||||||||
| 2nd (1680 pts) | W | January 11th, 2015 in Australia | United Arab Emirates | 1680 +40 | 4 - 1 | 1573 -40 | Qatar | AFC Asian Cup Group C |
| 3rd (1677 pts) September 27th, 1997 in Uzbekistan – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 3rd (1677 pts) | W | September 27th, 1997 in Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan | 1560 -22 | 2 - 3 | 1677 +22 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| 4th (1675 pts) January 23rd, 2015 in Australia – AFC Asian Cup Quarter-final | ||||||||
| 4th (1675 pts) | D | January 23rd, 2015 in Australia | Japan | 1757 -7 | 1 - 1 | 1675 +7 | United Arab Emirates | AFC Asian Cup Quarter-final |
| 5th (1668 pts) January 19th, 2015 in Australia – AFC Asian Cup Group C | ||||||||
| 5th (1668 pts) | L | January 19th, 2015 in Australia | Iran | 1736 +23 | 1 - 0 | 1668 -23 | United Arab Emirates | AFC Asian Cup Group C |
Lowest Elo ratings
| 1st (984 pts) April 3rd, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 1st (984 pts) | L | April 3rd, 1979 in Iraq | Iraq | 1682 +1 | 5 - 0 | 984 -1 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 2nd (985 pts) March 31st, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 2nd (985 pts) | L | March 31st, 1979 in Iraq | Kuwait | 1618 +2 | 7 - 0 | 985 -2 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 3rd (987 pts) March 28th, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 3rd (987 pts) | L | March 28th, 1979 in Iraq | Qatar | 1167 +11 | 1 - 0 | 987 -11 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 4th (997 pts) September 8th, 1981 in Malaysia – Independence Tournament | ||||||||
| 4th (997 pts) | L | September 8th, 1981 in Malaysia | Japan | 1500 +2 | 3 - 2 | 997 -2 | United Arab Emirates | Independence Tournament |
| 5th (998 pts) March 26th, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 5th (998 pts) | L | March 26th, 1979 in Iraq | Bahrain | 1128 +27 | 3 - 0 | 998 -27 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
Wins against strongest opponents
| 1st (1961 pts) February 14th, 1990 in the United Arab Emirates – Friendly | ||||||||
| 1st (1961 pts) | W | February 14th, 1990 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1558 +17 | 2 - 1 | 1944 -17 | Sweden | Friendly |
| 2nd (1840 pts) September 18th, 1996 in Romania – Friendly | ||||||||
| 2nd (1840 pts) | W | September 18th, 1996 in Romania | Romania | 1822 -18 | 1 - 2 | 1571 +18 | United Arab Emirates | Friendly |
| 3rd (1832 pts) March 29th, 2022 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 3rd (1832 pts) | W | March 29th, 2022 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1515 +32 | 1 - 0 | 1800 -32 | South Korea | World Cup qualifier |
| 4th (1814 pts) May 27th, 2005 in Japan – Friendly tournament | ||||||||
| 4th (1814 pts) | W | May 27th, 2005 in Japan | Japan | 1786 -28 | 0 - 1 | 1434 +28 | United Arab Emirates | Friendly tournament |
| 5th (1780 pts) February 18th, 1993 in the United Arab Emirates – Friendly | ||||||||
| 5th (1780 pts) | W | February 18th, 1993 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1522 +15 | 1 - 0 | 1765 -15 | Bulgaria | Friendly |
Wins against strongest opponents in a competitive game
| 1st (1832 pts) March 29th, 2022 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 1st (1832 pts) | W | March 29th, 2022 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1515 +32 | 1 - 0 | 1800 -32 | South Korea | World Cup qualifier |
| 2nd (1753 pts) September 1st, 2016 in Japan – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 2nd (1753 pts) | W | September 1st, 2016 in Japan | Japan | 1719 -34 | 1 - 2 | 1597 +34 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| 3rd (1742 pts) September 27th, 1985 in Saudi Arabia – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 3rd (1742 pts) | W | September 27th, 1985 in Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | 1382 +36 | 2 - 1 | 1706 -36 | Iraq | World Cup qualifier |
| 4th (1736 pts) December 15th, 1997 in Saudi Arabia – Confederations Cup Group B | ||||||||
| 4th (1736 pts) | W | December 15th, 1997 in Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | 1605 +36 | 1 - 0 | 1700 -36 | South Africa | Confederations Cup Group B |
| 5th (1712 pts) August 5th, 1985 in Morocco – Pan Arab Games | ||||||||
| 5th (1712 pts) | W | August 5th, 1985 in Morocco | United Arab Emirates | 1404 +35 | 1 - 0 | 1677 -35 | Algeria | Pan Arab Games |
Losses against weakest opponents
| 1st (814 pts) August 11th, 1985 in Morocco – Pan Arab Games | ||||||||
| 1st (814 pts) | L | August 11th, 1985 in Morocco | North Yemen | 853 +39 | 2 - 1 | 1353 -39 | United Arab Emirates | Pan Arab Games |
| 2nd (1044 pts) April 1st, 1976 in Qatar – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 2nd (1044 pts) | L | April 1st, 1976 in Qatar | Qatar | 1066 +22 | 3 - 1 | 1027 -22 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 3rd (1079 pts) April 8th, 2001 in India – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 3rd (1079 pts) | L | April 8th, 2001 in India | India | 1114 +35 | 1 - 0 | 1479 -35 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| 4th (1088 pts) March 27th, 1976 in Qatar – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 4th (1088 pts) | L | March 27th, 1976 in Qatar | Bahrain | 1108 +20 | 3 - 2 | 1063 -20 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 5th (1101 pts) March 26th, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 5th (1101 pts) | L | March 26th, 1979 in Iraq | Bahrain | 1128 +27 | 3 - 0 | 998 -27 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
Losses against weakest opponents in a competitive game
| 1st (814 pts) August 11th, 1985 in Morocco – Pan Arab Games | ||||||||
| 1st (814 pts) | L | August 11th, 1985 in Morocco | North Yemen | 853 +39 | 2 - 1 | 1353 -39 | United Arab Emirates | Pan Arab Games |
| 2nd (1044 pts) April 1st, 1976 in Qatar – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 2nd (1044 pts) | L | April 1st, 1976 in Qatar | Qatar | 1066 +22 | 3 - 1 | 1027 -22 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 3rd (1079 pts) April 8th, 2001 in India – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 3rd (1079 pts) | L | April 8th, 2001 in India | India | 1114 +35 | 1 - 0 | 1479 -35 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| 4th (1088 pts) March 27th, 1976 in Qatar – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 4th (1088 pts) | L | March 27th, 1976 in Qatar | Bahrain | 1108 +20 | 3 - 2 | 1063 -20 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 5th (1101 pts) March 26th, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 5th (1101 pts) | L | March 26th, 1979 in Iraq | Bahrain | 1128 +27 | 3 - 0 | 998 -27 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
Most points won in a game
| 1st (+55 pts) March 10th, 1984 in Oman – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 1st (+55 pts) | W | March 10th, 1984 in Oman | United Arab Emirates | 1235 +55 | 2 - 0 | 1554 -55 | Kuwait | Gulf Cup |
| 2nd (+52 pts) March 18th, 1974 in Kuwait – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 2nd (+52 pts) | W | March 18th, 1974 in Kuwait | United Arab Emirates | 1119 +52 | 4 - 0 | 1154 -52 | Bahrain | Gulf Cup |
| 3rd (+48 pts) December 29th, 2003 in Kuwait – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 3rd (+48 pts) | W | December 29th, 2003 in Kuwait | Kuwait | 1517 -48 | 0 - 2 | 1479 +48 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 4th (+47 pts) September 5th, 2024 in Qatar – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 4th (+47 pts) | W | September 5th, 2024 in Qatar | Qatar | 1584 -47 | 1 - 3 | 1548 +47 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| 5th (+42 pts) April 2nd, 1986 in Bahrain – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 5th (+42 pts) | W | April 2nd, 1986 in Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | 1434 +42 | 2 - 0 | 1497 -42 | Saudi Arabia | Gulf Cup |
| November 7th, 2003 in Syria – AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| - | W | November 7th, 2003 in Syria | Syria | 1386 -42 | 1 - 3 | 1429 +42 | United Arab Emirates | AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
Most points lost in a game
| 1st (-53 pts) July 8th, 2007 in Vietnam – AFC Asian Cup Group B | ||||||||
| 1st (-53 pts) | L | July 8th, 2007 in Vietnam | Vietnam | 1329 +53 | 2 - 0 | 1477 -53 | United Arab Emirates | AFC Asian Cup Group B |
| 2nd (-45 pts) September 6th, 2011 in Lebanon – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 2nd (-45 pts) | L | September 6th, 2011 in Lebanon | Lebanon | 1208 +45 | 3 - 1 | 1407 -45 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| September 8th, 2004 in Yemen – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| - | L | September 8th, 2004 in Yemen | Yemen | 1187 +45 | 3 - 1 | 1384 -45 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| 3rd (-39 pts) June 22nd, 2008 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 3rd (-39 pts) | L | June 22nd, 2008 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1462 -39 | 1 - 3 | 1535 +39 | Syria | World Cup qualifier |
| July 19th, 2004 in China – AFC Asian Cup Group B | ||||||||
| - | L | July 19th, 2004 in China | Kuwait | 1490 +39 | 3 - 1 | 1426 -39 | United Arab Emirates | AFC Asian Cup Group B |
| October 18th, 1997 in Kazakhstan – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| - | L | October 18th, 1997 in Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan | 1556 +39 | 3 - 0 | 1622 -39 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| August 11th, 1985 in Morocco – Pan Arab Games | ||||||||
| - | L | August 11th, 1985 in Morocco | North Yemen | 853 +39 | 2 - 1 | 1353 -39 | United Arab Emirates | Pan Arab Games |
| 4th (-37 pts) January 29th, 2019 in the United Arab Emirates – AFC Asian Cup Semi-final | ||||||||
| 4th (-37 pts) | L | January 29th, 2019 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1475 -37 | 0 - 4 | 1726 +37 | Qatar | AFC Asian Cup Semi-final |
| 5th (-36 pts) November 21st, 2007 in Ghana – Friendly tournament | ||||||||
| 5th (-36 pts) | L | November 21st, 2007 in Ghana | Togo | 1450 +36 | 5 - 0 | 1446 -36 | United Arab Emirates | Friendly tournament |
Largest wins
| 1st April 14th, 2001 in Brunei – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 1st | W | April 14th, 2001 in Brunei | Brunei | 739 -3 | 0 - 12 | 1482 +3 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| 2nd October 26th, 1984 in Saudi Arabia – AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 2nd | W | October 26th, 1984 in Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | 1263 +11 | 11 - 0 | 857 -11 | Nepal | AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
| 3rd September 3rd, 2015 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 3rd | W | September 3rd, 2015 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1654 +3 | 10 - 0 | 1141 -3 | Malaysia | World Cup qualifier AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
| 4th October 24th, 1984 in Saudi Arabia – AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 4th | W | October 24th, 1984 in Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | 1252 +9 | 8 - 0 | 839 -9 | Oman | AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
| November 12th, 2015 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| - | W | November 12th, 2015 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1621 0 | 8 - 0 | 732 0 | Timor-Leste | World Cup qualifier AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
| 5th May 3rd, 1993 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 5th | W | May 3rd, 1993 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1530 +3 | 7 - 0 | 1056 -3 | Bangladesh | World Cup qualifier |
Largest wins in a competitive game
| 1st April 14th, 2001 in Brunei – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 1st | W | April 14th, 2001 in Brunei | Brunei | 739 -3 | 0 - 12 | 1482 +3 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup qualifier |
| 2nd October 26th, 1984 in Saudi Arabia – AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 2nd | W | October 26th, 1984 in Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | 1263 +11 | 11 - 0 | 857 -11 | Nepal | AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
| 3rd September 3rd, 2015 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 3rd | W | September 3rd, 2015 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1654 +3 | 10 - 0 | 1141 -3 | Malaysia | World Cup qualifier AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
| 4th October 24th, 1984 in Saudi Arabia – AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 4th | W | October 24th, 1984 in Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | 1252 +9 | 8 - 0 | 839 -9 | Oman | AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
| November 12th, 2015 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier AFC Asian Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| - | W | November 12th, 2015 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1621 0 | 8 - 0 | 732 0 | Timor-Leste | World Cup qualifier AFC Asian Cup qualifier |
| 5th May 3rd, 1993 in the United Arab Emirates – World Cup qualifier | ||||||||
| 5th | W | May 3rd, 1993 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1530 +3 | 7 - 0 | 1056 -3 | Bangladesh | World Cup qualifier |
Largest losses
| 1st November 12th, 2005 in the United Arab Emirates – Friendly | ||||||||
| 1st | L | November 12th, 2005 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1439 -3 | 0 - 8 | 2028 +3 | Brazil | Friendly |
| 2nd March 22nd, 1972 in Saudi Arabia – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 2nd | L | March 22nd, 1972 in Saudi Arabia | Kuwait | 1348 +19 | 7 - 0 | 1083 -19 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| March 31st, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| - | L | March 31st, 1979 in Iraq | Kuwait | 1618 +2 | 7 - 0 | 985 -2 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 3rd March 26th, 1974 in Kuwait – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 3rd | L | March 26th, 1974 in Kuwait | Kuwait | 1393 +9 | 6 - 0 | 1096 -9 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 4th June 2nd, 2009 in the United Arab Emirates – Friendly | ||||||||
| 4th | L | June 2nd, 2009 in the United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 1405 -3 | 2 - 7 | 1958 +3 | Germany | Friendly |
| 5th March 9th, 1990 in Kuwait – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 5th | L | March 9th, 1990 in Kuwait | Kuwait | 1544 +28 | 6 - 1 | 1480 -28 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| December 17th, 1997 in Saudi Arabia – Confederations Cup Group B | ||||||||
| - | L | December 17th, 1997 in Saudi Arabia | Czech Republic | 1864 +20 | 6 - 1 | 1585 -20 | United Arab Emirates | Confederations Cup Group B |
| September 28th, 2000 in Saudi Arabia – Friendly | ||||||||
| - | L | September 28th, 2000 in Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia | 1669 +8 | 6 - 1 | 1522 -8 | United Arab Emirates | Friendly |
Largest losses in a competitive game
| 1st March 22nd, 1972 in Saudi Arabia – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 1st | L | March 22nd, 1972 in Saudi Arabia | Kuwait | 1348 +19 | 7 - 0 | 1083 -19 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| March 31st, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| - | L | March 31st, 1979 in Iraq | Kuwait | 1618 +2 | 7 - 0 | 985 -2 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 2nd March 26th, 1974 in Kuwait – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 2nd | L | March 26th, 1974 in Kuwait | Kuwait | 1393 +9 | 6 - 0 | 1096 -9 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| 3rd March 9th, 1990 in Kuwait – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| 3rd | L | March 9th, 1990 in Kuwait | Kuwait | 1544 +28 | 6 - 1 | 1480 -28 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| December 17th, 1997 in Saudi Arabia – Confederations Cup Group B | ||||||||
| - | L | December 17th, 1997 in Saudi Arabia | Czech Republic | 1864 +20 | 6 - 1 | 1585 -20 | United Arab Emirates | Confederations Cup Group B |
| 4th December 21st, 1975 in Tunisia – Palestine Cup | ||||||||
| 4th | L | December 21st, 1975 in Tunisia | Iraq | 1553 +5 | 5 - 0 | 1083 -5 | United Arab Emirates | Palestine Cup |
| April 3rd, 1979 in Iraq – Gulf Cup | ||||||||
| - | L | April 3rd, 1979 in Iraq | Iraq | 1682 +1 | 5 - 0 | 984 -1 | United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cup |
| December 11th, 1984 in Singapore – AFC Asian Cup Group B | ||||||||
| - | L | December 11th, 1984 in Singapore | China | 1627 +17 | 5 - 0 | 1318 -17 | United Arab Emirates | AFC Asian Cup Group B |
| December 7th, 1998 in Thailand – Asian Games | ||||||||
| - | L | December 7th, 1998 in Thailand | Kuwait | 1723 +25 | 5 - 0 | 1538 -25 | United Arab Emirates | Asian Games |
| December 10th, 2021 in Qatar – Arab Cup Quarter-final | ||||||||
| - | L | December 10th, 2021 in Qatar | Qatar | 1691 +13 | 5 - 0 | 1486 -13 | United Arab Emirates | Arab Cup Quarter-final |
| 5th June 15th, 1990 in Italy – World Cup Group D | ||||||||
| 5th | L | June 15th, 1990 in Italy | West Germany | 2038 +4 | 5 - 1 | 1446 -4 | United Arab Emirates | World Cup Group D |
Temps de chargement : 0,776 secondes.
- Step 1 : 0,746 secondes.
- Step 2 : 0,002 secondes.
- End : 0,028 secondes.
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