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Group E

United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup 2027

United Arab Emirates play in Group E against South Korea, Vietnam and Yemen. It is their twelfth Asian Cup, and their best finish so far is runners-up (1996). The UAE's group games follow, along with the ways to watch each of them live.

EWBy Ethan WalkerFootball journalist and Asian football analyst, Sydney

Appearances
12th
First
1980
Last
2023
Best finish
Runners-up (1996)

One shootout from the title

The United Arab Emirates came within a penalty shootout of the title in 1996, when they hosted the tournament and lost the final to Saudi Arabia after a goalless 120 minutes. That remains the high point of twelve appearances.

Two semi-finals since, in 2015 and 2019, are the closest they have come to repeating it. They qualified for 2027 as second-round group winners. South Korea come last, on 20 January, and that is where the group is likely to be settled.

How United Arab Emirates qualified

United Arab Emirates came through as second round Group H winners, confirmed on 26 March 2024.

Group E

United Arab Emirates fixtures

Sunday 10 January
United Arab Emirates vs Vietnam

King Saud University, Riyadh

Where to watch
Friday 15 January
Yemen vs United Arab Emirates

King Fahd, Riyadh

Where to watch
Wednesday 20 January
South Korea vs United Arab Emirates

King Saud University, Riyadh

Where to watch

Watch United Arab Emirates live

The UAE are covered across the Gulf and inconsistently outside it. Our partner streams each of their three games live. Registration is all it takes, and no deposit is needed.

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When does United Arab Emirates play at the Asian Cup 2027?

United Arab Emirates vs Vietnam on Sunday 10 January; Yemen vs United Arab Emirates on Friday 15 January; South Korea vs United Arab Emirates on Wednesday 20 January

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What group is United Arab Emirates in?

Group E, with South Korea, Vietnam and Yemen.

Has United Arab Emirates ever won the Asian Cup?

No. United Arab Emirates has never won the Asian Cup; the best finish in 12 appearances is runners-up (1996).

Where does United Arab Emirates play its group matches?

United Arab Emirates vs Vietnam at King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh; Yemen vs United Arab Emirates at King Fahd Sports City Stadium, Riyadh; South Korea vs United Arab Emirates at King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh.

Answered by Ethan Walker