Paulo Bento of Portugal, who led the Korean national soccer team to the round of 16 at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is expected to take the helm of the United Arab Emirates.Fabrizio Romano, a reporter familiar with the transfer and contract, said Bento agreed to take the helm of the UAE for three years until 2026.If Bento takes the helm of the UAE, there is a possibility that he will reunite with the Taegeuk Warriors as an opponent in the second Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-Central America World Cup or the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.