Iran welcomes the UAE Prime Minister to Azadi Stadium, taking a three-point lead over second-placed Uzbekistan, but the Arab Emirates have three more floating goods.
Iran – Trying to compete in the fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup – rarely got a foot wrong in the first six connections, dropping points in a 0-0 draw with Uzbekistan in Match Day 3.
Head coach Amir Galenoei is looking forward to three more points with Iran, who is expected to be selected to a talent-filled team and supported by Azadi Stadium’s Capacity Cloud.
Paulo Bento’s UAE has revived hopes of winning one of two automatic slots from the group with a 5-0 victory over Qatar on Matchday Six.
Iran, which won a reverse fixture 1-0 last September, will bring together his players for the UAE to make their second appearance at the FIFA World Cup, despite having a home ground advantage.
MNA