Over karak, after Isha: World Cup talk takes over UAE's cafés
From taxi ranks to neighbourhood cafeterias, football has become the easiest conversation starter as the tournament nears.
From the karak counters of Karama to the football pitches of Mushrif Park, World Cup talk has taken over conversations across the UAE in the run-up to the 2026 tournament.
Cafeteria workers and taxi drivers say the game has become the easiest conversation starter among residents of every nationality, with fans gathering nightly after Isha prayers to debate line-ups and predict winners.
