NewzThe United Arab Emirates national football team defeated Oman to advance to the tournament final, where they will face Saudi Arabia. This match marks the first time the two nations have met in a final since 1996.
The upcoming final serves as a historical rematch of the 1996 encounter, which concluded in a 0-0 draw after extra time. Saudi Arabia ultimately secured the title in that match through a penalty shootout, preventing the UAE from winning the championship on home soil.
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