Kuwait national football team

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Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Kuwait national football team (Template:Langx) represents Kuwait in international football and it is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. Kuwait made its only FIFA World Cup appearance in 1982 and managed to get one draw in the group stage against Czechoslovakia. In the AFC Asian Cup, Kuwait reached the final in 1976 and won the tournament four years later in 1980.[1]

The Kuwait national football team has faced multiple suspensions by FIFA due to governmental interference and failure to comply with regulations, notably in 2007, 2008, and 2015. These suspensions, which were later lifted after legal reforms, caused the team to miss major tournaments, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, and led to a significant drop in the country's FIFA World Rankings. In 2017, following the lifting of its suspension, Kuwait hosted the Gulf Cup.

History

Early successes

Kuwait's first international match at the 1961 Arab Games against Libya ended in a 2–2 draw. Their main losses were 8–0 defeats to both the United Arab Republic and Portugal. Kuwait hosted the 1974 Arabian Gulf Cup at the Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium, collecting their third consecutive title in the cup. They won the AFC Asian Cup in 1980. Kuwait's national football team joined the World Cup in 1982, which was held in Spain. Kuwait was placed in Group 4 where it lost against England and France and managed a draw against Czechoslovakia. Kuwait's highest-ever FIFA ranking was 24th place, achieved in December 1998.

Bader Al-Mutawa is the most capped player on the Kuwaiti team, Jasem Al-Huwaidi is their top scorer. Kuwait has won the Arabian Gulf Cup ten times and is the most successful team in winning the competition. Kuwait's most successful manager was Luiz Felipe Scolari, who had previously won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil. Scolari led Kuwait to win the 1990 Arabian Gulf Cup, beating Qatar in the final. He was then forced to leave the country after the 1990 invasion by Iraq.

Kuwait's largest victory was a 20–0 win against Bhutan on 14 February 2000. At the time, it was the highest margin of victory in international football until Australia defeated American Samoa 31–0 on 11 April 2001.

Impact of the Iraqi Invasion

The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 significantly affected the Kuwaiti national football team. During the occupation, sports activities were severely disrupted as many athletes, including football players, were displaced or went into exile. The Kuwait Football Association's headquarters and facilities were damaged, leading to the suspension of all football competitions in the country. Consequently, the national team had to miss the 1992 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

One of the most tragic incidents during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait was the death of Sheikh Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who was killed defending the palace. on 2 August 1990.[2]

Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was a prominent figure in Kuwaiti sports, serving as President of the Kuwait Football Association (1978–1990) and a member of the International Olympic Committee (1981–1990). Under his leadership, Kuwait won the 1980 AFC Asian Cup and qualified for the 1982 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Asian Arab nation to do so.[3][4]

His death was a severe loss to Kuwaiti sports, and his legacy is honored through various tournaments and stadiums named after him.[5]

Despite these challenges, the Kuwaiti national football team participated in the 1990 Asian Games held in Beijing, China, from 23 September to 6 October 1990. The participation was organized by the exiled Kuwaiti Olympic Committee, operating from Saudi Arabia, and involved athletes who were already abroad during the invasion. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times dated 17 September 1990, 42 Kuwaiti athletes, including 23 football players, arrived in Beijing to represent Kuwait in the tournament.[6]

Kuwait was placed in Group C alongside Thailand, Yemen, and Hong Kong. The team finished seventh overall, with one win, one draw, and two losses, scoring three goals and conceding four.

Group C

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Their participation in the 1990 Asian Games, despite the national crisis, was seen as a powerful expression of resilience and national pride on the international stage.

Kuwait's football league, the Kuwaiti Premier League, was also suspended, leading to a significant loss of competitive match experience for players. Many training facilities and stadiums were either damaged or repurposed for military use during the invasion, further hampering the team's preparations and development. Additionally, financial constraints post-invasion led to reduced funding for sports, affecting the quality of training and support available to athletes.

In the years that followed these challenges, the team achieved steady and measurable progress. In 1996, Kuwait won the Arabian Gulf Cup, showcasing its resilience and ability to recover from the invasion's setbacks. The national team also qualified for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup, advancing to the semi-final, which was a significant achievement given the circumstances. The invasion's long-term effects were felt across the sporting community, highlighting the resilience and determination of Kuwaiti athletes and officials in rebuilding their footballing legacy post-occupation.[7][8][9]

Suspensions

On 30 October 2007, Kuwait was suspended by FIFA from all participation in international football on the grounds of governmental interference in the national football association.[10] However, the ban was short-lived, lasting less than 2 weeks.[11] On 24 October 2008, Kuwait was again suspended by FIFA from all participation in international football for failing to hold the General Assembly elections by mid-October.[12] FIFA provisionally lifted its suspension on the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) on 22 December 2008.[13]

Once again on 16 October 2015, Kuwait was suspended for the third time as FIFA did not recognize the new sports law in the country.[14] Kuwait tried to get the suspension lifted at the 66th FIFA Congress, but the proposal was rejected. Therefore, to the earlier announcement on 27 April 2016, the hosting of the Gulf Cup tournament would also be moved to Qatar.[15] The suspension was lifted on 6 December 2017, after Kuwait adopted a new sports law.[16] By this time, the team had fallen from 139th place to 189th place in the FIFA World Rankings due to its inactivity, which also caused the team to miss the qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.[17][18][19]

On 7 December 2017, it was announced that Kuwait would host the 2017 Gulf Cup tournament after Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain had all withdrawn. The tournament was previously set to be hosted by Qatar, but, because of the Qatari diplomatic crisis, it was moved to Kuwait, and the withdrawn nations joined again.

Revival

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, Kuwait, which only started to rebuild its team following years of suspensions, was drawn into Group B alongside Australia, Jordan, Nepal, and Chinese Taipei. Kuwait’s performance in the qualifiers reflected the impact of previous suspensions and instabilities, as the team lost 0–3 twice. Still, the qualifiers stood out as the best qualification for Kuwait since 2006, as Kuwait finished second and was unable to progress to the third round.

In June 2022, Kuwait hosted the third round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Kuwait failed to qualify, as they lost to Indonesia and Jordan.

In June 2023, Kuwait was invited as a guest team in the 2023 SAFF Championship, where it finished as runner-up, losing to India during a penalty shootout in the final.

In June 2024, Kuwait qualified for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup after nine years of absence and advanced into the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

After the controversial match against Iraq, which ended in a goalless draw, the Kuwait Football Association board resigned on 17 September 2024 due to chaotic scenes where fans suffered in extreme temperatures and some ticket holders were denied entry. The Kuwaiti FA launched an inquiry and subsequently approved the resignations of several key officials. Following the backlash, the KFA suspended its Secretary-General, Salah Al-Qanai, and Public Relations Director, Mohamed Bou Abbas. Dr. Saleh Al-Majroub was later appointed as acting Secretary-General to lead the federation during the interim period.[20]

Following that match, Kuwait entered a period of fluctuating results. On 10 October 2024, they suffered a heavy 0–4 defeat to Oman in Muscat,[21] followed by a 2–2 draw against Palestine in Doha on 15 October. The team then hosted South Korea on 14 November and lost 1–3,[22] before securing a 1–1 draw with Jordan on 19 November in Kuwait City. In December, Kuwait played three friendlies in Doha: a 1–1 draw with Yemen on the 9th, and two consecutive defeats to Lebanon on the 12th and 15th (1–2 and 0–2 respectively).

During the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup hosted in Kuwait from 21 to 31 December 2024, the national team aimed to revive its historical status as the tournament’s most successful side with ten titles. The competition began with a 1–1 draw against Oman, followed by an impressive 2–1 victory over the United Arab Emirates. In their final group stage match, Kuwait drew 1–1 with Qatar, securing qualification to the semi-finals as group runners-up. The semi-final match against Bahrain was a closely contested encounter. Despite creating several chances, Kuwait lost 0–1, ending their hopes of winning an eleventh title on home soil.

The tournament marked Kuwait's return as a competitive force in the region, with solid performances that drew positive attention from local media. Sports analysts and newspapers such as Al Rai and Al Qabas praised the team’s fighting spirit and improved organization under interim leadership, despite not reaching the final.[23] There was also renewed public enthusiasm, with several matches drawing near-capacity crowds at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. However, some criticism remained regarding the team’s lack of clinical finishing, and calls were made for continued reforms in youth development and coaching infrastructure.

In 2025, the Kuwait national football team continued to experience inconsistent performances. On 20 March, Kuwait played against Iraq in Basra, where the match ended in a 2–2 draw. Yousef Nasser scored both goals for Kuwait, while Iraq managed to equalize with two late goals in stoppage time through Akam Hashim and Ibrahim Bayesh.[24]

Five days later, on 25 March, Kuwait hosted Oman at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium but suffered a narrow 0–1 defeat, with Issam Al-Subhi scoring the decisive goal for Oman.[25]

Team image

Kit and emblem

The Kuwait national football team is recognized for its blue kits while playing at home, symbolizing the nation's maritime heritage and the blue of the Arabian Gulf. The team's emblem features a falcon, a national symbol of Kuwait.[26] Adidas is acting as Kuwait's official kit provider since 2023.[27]

Period Kit Provider
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1992–1997 Template:Flagicon Grand Sport
1997–2001 Template:Flagicon Kelme
2001–2002 Template:Flagicon Umbro
2003–2008 Template:Flagicon Saller
2009–2011 Template:Flagicon Burrda
2012–2013 Template:Flagicon Kappa
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Stadium

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Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium

The Kuwait national football team primarily plays its home matches at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, a modern multi-purpose venue inaugurated in 2009 with a capacity of over 60,000 spectators.[28] This stadium has hosted major international fixtures, including Gulf Cup matches and Asian qualifiers.

Before its completion, the national team played most of its home matches at Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium in Hawalli, a smaller venue traditionally associated with Al-Qadsia SC. Kuwait has also used other stadiums on occasion, such as Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium, home of Kazma SC, and Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah Stadium, home of Al-Nasr SC in Farwaniya. These alternative venues are typically selected based on logistical needs or specific tournament requirements.

In recent years, the newly inaugurated Sulaibikhat Stadium in Sulaibikhat, has been added to Kuwait's list of modern football venues. Opened in December 2024, it features a European-style football-specific design without an athletics track and has a capacity of 15,000 spectators. It serves as the home ground for Sulaibikhat SC and has also hosted select matches for Al-Arabi SC.[29]

Broadcasting

Kuwait national football team matches are primarily broadcast on Kuwait TV Sport, which provides full match commentary. During major tournaments such as the Arabian Gulf Cup and the AFC Asian Cup, matches are additionally broadcast on beIN Sports and Dubai Sports.[30]

Rivalries

Kuwait vs. Iraq
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Iraq's rivalry with Kuwait has been one of the most notable football rivalries in the Arab world.[32][33] The rivalry began in the mid-1970s, and it was the decade from 1976 until 1986 that saw the golden age of football for arguably the finest teams the region has produced. Both nations imposed their domination on the Gulf region, and from the Gulf Cup's inception in 1970 until 1990, the tournament was won by only two teams; Kuwait seven times (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1986, 1990), and despite Iraq's absence in the first three editions and withdrawal in two others, Iraq won it three times (1979, 1984, 1988).[32]

On 11 June 1976, the two met in the semi-final of the Asian Cup in Tehran; Kuwait took the lead twice, and Iraq equalized twice thereafter. Finally, in the 10th minute of extra time, Kamel scored the winner for Kuwait. In 1979, the year Iraq clinched their first Gulf Cup and won over Kuwait 3–1, the two met in a qualifier for the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games, both managed to qualify for the Olympic Games, and both made it to the quarterfinals in Moscow. Iraq also qualified for the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and the 1988 Games in Seoul. The 1982 Asian Games was won as well. Kuwait won the 1980 AFC Asian Cup, which they hosted. The nations also left their mark on the world stage. Kuwait qualified for the 1982 World Cup finals in Spain. Iraq matched that in Mexico 1986.[32]

As Iraq and Kuwait traded Gulf titles in 1988 and 1990, few could have imagined their rivalry on the football field being replaced by an altogether more catastrophic one on the battlefield. Because of the Gulf War, Iraq and Kuwait were in complete avoidance and never met for more than a decade. Kuwait's Blues had a relative recovery, winning the Gulf Cup in 1996 and 1998, before securing their record 10th title in 2010. Iraq won the 2007 Asian Cup.[32]

Kuwait vs. Saudi Arabia
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Played1 Wins2 Draws Losses GF GA
42 15 13 15 44 44

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The football rivalry between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia is one of the most anticipated in the Gulf region, steeped in decades of competition and regional pride. This rivalry is frequently highlighted in the Arabian Gulf Cup and other regional tournaments, attracting attention from fans and media. Kuwait achieved notable success in the 1970s and 1980s, winning the 1980 AFC Asian Cup and becoming the first Arab nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 1982. Key players from this golden era, such as Jassem Yaqoub, Faisal Al-Dakhil, and Saad Al-Houti, were instrumental in Kuwait's regional and continental triumphs.

Saudi Arabia saw increased success in football beginning in the late 1980s and continuing into the 1990s, with consecutive FIFA World Cup qualifications starting in 1994 and three AFC Asian Cup victories in 1984, 1988, and 1996. Legendary players like Majed Abdullah, who is often regarded as one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time, and Sami Al-Jaber, a prolific striker with four FIFA World Cup appearances, played crucial roles in Saudi Arabia's footballing achievements.

Notable matches in this rivalry include the 1980 Arabian Gulf Cup final, where Kuwait defeated Saudi Arabia 3–1, showcasing their dominance at the time. Another significant encounter was the 1998 Arabian Gulf Cup, where Saudi Arabia emerged victorious, asserting their growing influence in regional football. The 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers also featured a dramatic showdown between the two teams, with Saudi Arabia securing a crucial 1–0 victory, thanks to a goal by Nawaf Al-Temyat, which helped them qualify for the World Cup.

Results and fixtures

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Coaching history

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Players

Current squad

The following 26 players have been called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification games against Palestine and South Korea in June 2025.[35]

Caps and goals as of 25 March 2025, after the game against Oman

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Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Kuwait squad within the last twelve months.

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Previous squads

World Cup squads
Asian Cup squads

Records

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Players in bold are still active with Kuwait.

Most appearances

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Bader Al-Mutawa is Kuwait's most capped player with 196 appearances.
Rank Name Caps Goals Career
1 Bader Al-Mutawa 196 56 2003–2022
2 Waleed Ali 136 8 2002–2014
3 Bashar Abdullah 134 75 1996–2007
4 Musaed Neda 125 20 2002–2015
5 Yousef Nasser 122 55 2009–present
6 Nawaf Al-Khaldi 115 0 2000–2014
7 Jarah Al Ateeqi 112 4 2001–2013
8 Nohair Al-Shammari 109 2 1996–2009
Wael Sulaiman 109 16 1986–1996
10 Jamal Mubarak 107 9 1994–2004

Top goalscorers

Rank Name Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Bashar Abdullah 75 134 0.56 1996–2007
2 Jassem Al Houwaidi 63 83 0.76 1992–2003
3 Bader Al-Mutawa 56 196 0.29 2003–2022
4 Yousef Nasser 55 122 0.45 2009–present
5 Faisal Al-Dakhil 46 97 0.47 1974–1988
6 Jasem Yaqoub 36 49 0.73 1972–1982
7 Faraj Laheeb 23 45 0.51 1998–2008
8 Yussef Al-Suwayed 21 61 0.34 1979–1990
9 Musaed Neda 20 125 0.16 2002–2015
10 Shabaib Al-Khaldi 18 38 0.47 2019–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
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1930 to 1962 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1966 to 1970 Did not enter Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 1974 Did not qualify 6 1 1 4 4 8
Template:Flagicon 1978 12 8 1 3 23 10
Template:Flagicon 1982 First group stage 21st 3 0 1 2 2 6 9 7 1 1 20 6
Template:Flagicon 1986 Did not qualify 4 2 1 1 8 2
Template:Flagicon 1990 4 3 0 1 6 3
Template:Flagicon 1994 6 3 2 1 21 4
Template:Flagicon 1998 12 6 2 4 17 9
Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon 2002 6 4 1 1 9 3
Template:Flagicon 2006 12 6 1 5 19 15
Template:Flagicon 2010 6 1 1 4 8 12
Template:Flagicon 2014 8 4 2 2 13 10
Template:Flagicon 2018 Disqualified due to FIFA suspension [37][38] 8 3 1 4 12 10
Template:Flagicon 2022 Did not qualify 8 4 2 2 19 7
Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon 2026 14 2 6 6 13 20
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AFC Asian Cup

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AFC Asian Cup record AFC Asian Cup qualification record
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Template:Flagicon 1956 Not a AFC member Not a AFC member
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Template:Flagicon 1968 Withdrew Withdrew
Template:Flagicon 1972 Group stage 5th 3 2 0 1 4 5 5 2 2 1 6 4
Template:Flagicon 1976 Runners-up 2nd 4 3 0 1 6 3 Qualified by default
Template:Flagicon 1980 Champions 1st 6 4 1 1 13 6 Qualified as hosts
Template:Flagicon 1984 Third place 3rd 6 2 2 2 5 4 Qualified as defending champions
Template:Flagicon 1988 Group stage 7th 4 0 3 1 2 3 4 3 1 0 9 0
Template:Flagicon 1992 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 4 3
Template:Flagicon 1996 Fourth place 4th 6 2 2 2 9 7 4 2 2 0 9 5
Template:Flagicon 2000 Quarter-finals 6th 4 1 2 1 3 3 4 4 0 0 33 1
Template:Flagicon 2004 Group stage 10th 3 1 0 2 3 7 6 5 1 0 17 5
Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon 2007 Did not qualify 4 1 1 2 3 4
Template:Flagicon 2011 Group stage 14th 3 0 0 3 1 7 6 2 3 1 6 5
Template:Flagicon 2015 15th 3 0 0 3 1 6 6 2 3 1 10 7
Template:Flagicon 2019 Disqualified due to FIFA suspension 8 3 1 4 12 10
Template:Flagicon 2023 Did not qualify 11 5 2 4 24 13
Template:Flagicon 2027 Qualified 6 2 1 3 6 6
Total Best: Champions 11/19 42 15 10 17 47 51 66 32 17 17 139 63
*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.
**Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won. Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Olympic Games

Olympic Games record
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
Template:Flagicon 1900 to Template:Flagicon 1956 Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 1960 to Template:Flagicon 1976 Did not qualify
Template:Flagicon 1980 Quarter-finals 4 1 2 1 5 4
Template:Flagicon 1984 to Template:Flagicon 1988 Did not qualify
1992–present See Kuwait national under-23 football team
Total Best: Quarter-finals 4 1 2 1 5 4

Asian Games

Asian Games record
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Template:Flagicon 1951 to Template:Flagicon 1970 Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 1974 6th place 5 3 0 2 12 8
Template:Flagicon 1978 5th place 6 3 1 2 13 8
Template:Flagicon 1982 Runners-up 6 5 0 1 13 5
Template:Flagicon 1986 Third place 7 5 2 0 20 3
Template:Flagicon 1990 7th place 4 1 1 2 3 4
Template:Flagicon 1994 Third place 6 4 1 1 15 6
Template:Flagicon 1998 Runners-up 8 3 2 3 23 8
2002–present See Kuwait national under-23 football team
Total 7/13 42 24 7 11 99 42

WAFF Championship

West Asian Football Federation Championship record
Year Result <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />PldScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />WScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />DScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />LScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GFScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GAScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Template:Flagicon 2000 Did not participate
Template:Flagicon 2002
Template:Flagicon 2004
Template:Flagicon 2007
Template:Flagicon 2008
Template:Flagicon 2010 Champions 4 2 2 0 7 5 +2
Template:Flagicon 2012 Group stage 3 2 0 1 4 4 0
Template:Flagicon 2014 Fourth place 4 1 1 2 3 5 –2
Template:Flagicon 2019 Group stage 3 1 1 1 3 3 0
Template:Flagicon 2023 Qualified
Total 4/9 14 6 4 4 17 17 0

Arabian Gulf Cup

Year Result <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />PldScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />WScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />DScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />LScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GFScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GAScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Template:Flagicon 1970 Champions 3 3 0 0 10 4
Template:Flagicon 1972 Champions 3 2 1 0 14 2
Template:Flagicon 1974 Champions 4 4 0 0 16 0
Template:Flagicon 1976 Champions 7 5 2 0 26 7
Template:Flagicon 1979 Runners-up 6 4 1 1 15 4
Template:Flagicon 1982 Champions 5 4 0 1 8 2
Template:Flagicon 1984 Sixth place 6 1 2 3 4 8
Template:Flagicon 1986 Champions 6 5 1 0 11 4
Template:Flagicon 1988 Fifth place 6 1 2 3 3 4
Template:Flagicon 1990 Champions 4 3 1 0 10 2
Template:Flagicon 1992 Fifth place 5 2 0 3 5 8
Template:Flagicon 1994 Fifth place 5 1 1 3 2 6
Template:Flagicon 1996 Champions 5 4 0 1 7 4
Template:Flagicon 1998 Champions 5 4 0 1 18 5
Template:Flagicon 2002 Fourth place 5 1 2 2 4 6
Template:Flagicon 2003–04 Sixth place 6 1 2 3 6 9
Template:Flagicon 2004 Fourth place 5 2 1 2 7 7
Template:Flagicon 2007 Group stage 3 0 1 2 4 6
Template:Flagicon 2009 Semi-finals 4 1 2 1 2 2
Template:Flagicon 2010 Champions 5 3 2 0 7 2
Template:Flagicon 2013 Third place 5 3 0 2 9 3
Template:Flagicon 2014 Group stage 3 1 1 1 3 7
Template:Flagicon 2017–18 Group stage 3 0 1 2 1 3
Template:Flagicon 2019 Group stage 3 1 0 2 6 7
Template:Flagicon 2023 Group stage 3 1 1 1 2 3
Template:Flagicon 2024–25 Semi-finals 4 1 2 1 4 4
Template:Flagicon 2026 TBD
25/25 Best: Champions 115 57 24 34 200 115

Arab Games

Arab Games record
Year Round <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />PldScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />WScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />DScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />LScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GFScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GAScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1953–1957 Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 1961 6th 5 0 1 4 3 18
1965–1985 Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 1997 Fourth place 5 2 0 3 8 9
1999–2007 Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 2011 Third place 4 3 0 1 7 2
Total 3/10 14 5 1 8 18 29

FIFA Arab Cup

FIFA Arab Cup record
Year Result <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />PldScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />WScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />DScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />LScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GFScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". <templatestyles src="Template:Tooltip/styles.css" />GAScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Template:Flagicon 1963 Fourth place 4 1 0 3 5 15
Template:Flagicon 1964 Third place 4 1 1 2 5 5
Template:Flagicon 1966 Group stage 4 0 2 2 8 1
Template:Flagicon 1985 Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 1988 Group stage 4 1 1 2 2 3
Template:Flagicon 1992 Third place 4 2 0 2 6 5
Template:Flagicon 1998 Third place 4 3 0 1 13 4
Template:Flagicon 2002 Group stage 4 1 2 1 6 6
Template:Flagicon 2012 Group stage 2 1 0 1 2 4
Template:Flagicon 2021 Did not qualify
Template:Flagicon 2025 To be determined
Total Best: Third place 30 10 6 14 47 43

Head-to-head record

The following table shows Kuwait's all-time international record, Template:Updated after match against Template:Fb[39][40]

Template:Legend2 Template:Legend2 Template:Legend2

All friendly and international matches have been approved, except for Olympic matches. A-level matches

Kuwait national football team head-to-head records
Opponent
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
Template:Fb 3 3 0 0 8 2 +6
Template:Fb 1 1 0 1 2 1 +1
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2
Template:Fb 14 5 2 7 12 22 -10
Template:Fb 2 0 2 0 2 2 0
Template:Fb 51 22 14 15 72 50 +22
Template:Fb 3 3 0 0 7 1 +6
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 20 0 +20
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1
Template:Fb 5 0 3 2 6 9 -3
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 4 -4
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2
Template:Fb 20 5 5 10 17 29 -12
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2
Template:Fb 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 1 9 -8
Template:Fb 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3
Template:Fb 14 2 7 5 14 24 -10
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1
Template:Fb 7 2 2 3 5 6 -1
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 7 -7
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 2 4 -2
Template:Fb 7 6 1 0 18 4 +14
Template:Fb 1 0 0 2 0 2 -2
Template:Fb 7 1 4 2 3 4 -1
Template:Fb 7 2 3 2 19 8 +11
Template:Fb 7 2 3 2 12 8 +4
Template:Fb 29 7 8 13 27 35 -8
Template:Fb 38 10 12 16 40 50 -10
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2
Template:Fb 5 4 0 1 8 2 +6
Template:Fb 30 10 13 7 40 33 +6
Template:Fb 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 5 0 +5
Template:Fb 14 6 7 1 20 12 +8
Template:Fb 25 8 3 14 21 37 -16
Template:Fb 5 3 1 1 11 5 +6
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2
Template:Fb 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2
Template:Fb 32 16 9 7 54 30 +24
Template:Fb 7 2 2 3 9 13 -4
Template:Fb 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1
Template:Fb 2 2 0 0 18 1 +17
Template:Fb 13 9 2 2 33 8 +25
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2
Template:Fb 3 3 0 0 14 4 +10
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2
Template:Fb 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 11 0 +11
Template:Fb 5 1 2 1 9 12 -3
Template:Fb 6 4 0 2 21 8 +13
Template:Fb 10 9 1 0 37 3 +34
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2
Template:Fb 3 1 1 1 5 8 -3
Template:Fb 3 1 2 0 4 3 +1
Template:Fb 34 12 11 11 48 33 +15
Template:Fb 4 4 0 0 10 0 +10
Template:Fb 11 7 2 2 22 11 +11
Template:Fb 4 4 0 0 9 2 +7
Template:Fb 2 0 1 1 1 3 -2
Template:Fb 2 0 1 1 1 9 -8
Template:Fb 42 18 6 17 57 48 +9
Template:Fb 2 0 1 1 1 2 -1
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 0 3 -3
Template:Fb 42 15 12 15 44 44 0
Template:Fb 10 7 2 1 20 6 +14
Template:Fb 2 3 0 0 3 1 +2
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1
Template:Fb 34 14 9 11 52 38 +14
Template:Fb 3 3 0 0 21 1 +20
Template:Fb 2 2 0 0 5 1 +4
Template:Fb 11 7 0 4 29 17 +12
Template:Fb 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
Template:Fb 3 0 0 3 2 8 -6
Template:Fb 5 3 2 0 13 4 +9
Template:Fb 2 0 1 1 1 3 -3
Template:Fb 46 19 8 17 72 50 +22
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2
Template:Fb 6 2 1 3 9 12 -3
Template:Fb 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1
Template:Fb 2 0 2 0 0 0 0
Template:Fb 10 5 5 0 18 4 +14
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 5 1 +4
Template:Fb 3 3 0 0 9 1 +8
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 3 0 +3
Total 709 291 179 239 918 792 +128

Honours

Continental

Regional

Friendly

Awards

Summary

Only official honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

Senior Competition Template:Gold1 Template:Silver2 Template:Bronze3 Total
AFC Asian Cup 1 1 1 3
Total 1 1 1 3

Notes

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References

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External links

Template:Sister project

Template:S-endTemplate:AFC Asian Cup winnersTemplate:Arabian Gulf Cup winnersTemplate:NavboxesTemplate:Kuwait national football teamTemplate:Kuwait national football team managersTemplate:Kuwait squad 1982 FIFA World CupTemplate:Football in KuwaitTemplate:UAFA FootballScript error: No such module "navbox".Template:National sports teams of Kuwait
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check Asian Champions
1980 (First title) Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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