DUBAI: The UAE have laid down a marker in the early days of the 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup with a thumping 4-0 win over Yemen on Thursday night at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah. The comprehensive nature of the Group B win by the Emirati team marks them out as genuine contenders for the title a day after Group A’s fixtures had resulted in 1-1 draw between Iraq and Oman and a tight 1-0 win for hosts Saudi Arabia over Kuwait. The UAE, under former Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic, took the lead on 26 minutes when
UAE display Gulf Cup credentials with comprehensive win over Yemen
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