AFC to hold Iran-Qatar World Cup qualifiers match in UAE

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today that the match between Iran and Qatar, scheduled for 15th October as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifying rounds, will take place at a neutral venue in the UAE. In a statement released on its official website, the AFC confirmed that the decision to host the match at a neutral site was made after considering the prevailing security situation and consulting with FIFA and relevant parties. The match is set to kick off at 20:00 local time, with the specific stadium details to be provided on the fixtures page.