World Cup - Qualification Asia · Final: Iraq beat United Arab Emirates 2-1. The match was played on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at Basra International Stadium (Basra); refereed by Yusuke Araki, Japan.
Caio Lucas 52' (United Arab Emirates) · Meme 66' (Iraq) · A. Al Ammari 90' (P) (Iraq)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Iraq held 50% of possession against 50%, attempting 10 shots to United Arab Emirates's 13.
Shots on target read 2-4 and corners 4-3.
Substitutes: A. Al Hosani, H. Al Meqebaali, Gustavo Alemao, K. Ibrahim, A. Ramadan, R. Akonnor, H. Suhail, G. Alvarez, M. Rashid, A. Saleh, Caio Canedo, S. Adil
Coach: Graham James Arnold
Substitutes: F. Talib, A. Basil, M. Saadoon, M. Younis, A. Yahya, H. Abdulkareem, Z. Iqbal, K. Yakob, O. Rashid, M. Jawad, Meme, A. Muhsin
Coach: Aurelian Cosmin Olăroiu
Amir Al-Ammari (Iraq) — named player of the match with a 8.3 rating.