Coach win percentagePoints per game
FIFA rank
133
Highest rank: 24(Dec 23, 1998)
Stadium
Jaber Al-Ahmad International StadiumArdhiyah
60,000Capacity
2009Opened
GrassSurface
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Kuwait is the men's national football team, currently ranked #133 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Ardhiyah, playing their home matches at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Follow Kuwait on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Yousef Nasser has been the standout performer for Kuwait in league play this season with a rating of 8.52. Saud Al-Hoshan and Khaled Al-Mershed have also impressed with ratings of 7.11 and 6.95 respectively.
Yousef Nasser leads Kuwait's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season.
Kuwait have been in a difficult spell recently, winning 0 of their last 5 matches (0% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 12 during this period. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game. In the FIFA Arab Cup, they faced a 1-3 loss to Jordan, and a 1-3 loss to UAE. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-2 draw with Thailand. In the Gulf Cup Grp. A, they faced a 0-1 loss to Saudi Arabia, and a 2-3 loss to Iraq.
Recent results for Kuwait:
- December 6, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 1-3 loss vs Jordan
- December 9, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 1-3 loss at UAE
- June 5, 2026: Friendlies - 2-2 draw at Thailand
- September 23, 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - 0-1 loss at Saudi Arabia
- September 26, 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - 2-3 loss vs Iraq
Upcoming fixtures for Kuwait:
- March 25, 2026: Friendlies - vs Namibia
- September 29, 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - at Oman
- January 8, 2027: Asian Cup Grp. A - vs Oman
- January 12, 2027: Asian Cup Grp. A - at Palestine
- January 17, 2027: Asian Cup Grp. A - at Saudi Arabia
Looking ahead, Kuwait have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Namibia (home), Oman (away), Oman (home), Palestine (away), and Saudi Arabia (away).
Kuwait currently sits in 4th place in the Gulf Cup (Grp. A) with 0 points from 2 matches (0W 0D 2L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Iraq | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Oman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Kuwait's squad consists of 25 players. Goalkeepers: Khaled Al Rashidi (Kuwait SC), Abdulrahman Al Fadhli (Al Salmiyah SC), Saud Al Hoshan (Kuwait SC). Defenders: Mohsen Ghareeb (Kuwait SC), Yousef Al Haqan (Al-Qadsia), Fahad Al Hajeri (Kuwait), Abd Al Wahab Awadi (Al-Arabi), Khaled Al Fadhli (Al-Qadsia), Rashed Al Dosary (Al-Qadsia), Mahdi Dashti (Al Salmiyah SC), Moaath Al Dhafiri (Al-Qadsia). Midfielders: Abdullah Al Qarzaei (Kuwait SC), Hussain Ashkanani (Kuwait), Khaled Al Mershed (Al-Arabi), Ahmad Al Dhefiri (Kuwait SC), Naser Faleh (Kazma), Redha Hani (Kuwait SC), Youssef Majed (Al-Arabi), Athbi Shehab (Al-Qadsia). Forwards: Jasem Al Mutar (Al-Qadsia), Mohammad Daham (Kuwait SC), Eid Al Rashedi (Al-Qadsia), Mubarak Al Faneni (Al-Qadsia), Shabaib Al Khaldi (Kazma), Yousef Al Sulaiman (Kuwait SC).
Hélio Sousa is the current head coach of Kuwait. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 25% win rate across 4 matches, averaging 1.00 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Juan Antonio Pizzi managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 1 win from 16 matches (6% win rate). Rui Bento managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 11 wins from 24 matches (46% win rate). Other former coaches include Vítezslav Lavička, and Goran Tufegdžić.
Kuwait plays their home matches at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Ardhiyah, which has a capacity of 60,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Kuwait, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Kuwait to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
FIFA rank
133
Highest rank: 24(Dec 23, 1998)
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
Kuwait is the men's national football team, currently ranked #133 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Ardhiyah, playing their home matches at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Follow Kuwait on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Yousef Nasser has been the standout performer for Kuwait in league play this season with a rating of 8.52. Saud Al-Hoshan and Khaled Al-Mershed have also impressed with ratings of 7.11 and 6.95 respectively.
Yousef Nasser leads Kuwait's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season.
Kuwait have been in a difficult spell recently, winning 0 of their last 5 matches (0% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 12 during this period. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game. In the FIFA Arab Cup, they faced a 1-3 loss to Jordan, and a 1-3 loss to UAE. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-2 draw with Thailand. In the Gulf Cup Grp. A, they faced a 0-1 loss to Saudi Arabia, and a 2-3 loss to Iraq.
Recent results for Kuwait:
- December 6, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 1-3 loss vs Jordan
- December 9, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 1-3 loss at UAE
- June 5, 2026: Friendlies - 2-2 draw at Thailand
- September 23, 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - 0-1 loss at Saudi Arabia
- September 26, 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - 2-3 loss vs Iraq
Upcoming fixtures for Kuwait:
- March 25, 2026: Friendlies - vs Namibia
- September 29, 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - at Oman
- January 8, 2027: Asian Cup Grp. A - vs Oman
- January 12, 2027: Asian Cup Grp. A - at Palestine
- January 17, 2027: Asian Cup Grp. A - at Saudi Arabia
Looking ahead, Kuwait have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Namibia (home), Oman (away), Oman (home), Palestine (away), and Saudi Arabia (away).
Kuwait currently sits in 4th place in the Gulf Cup (Grp. A) with 0 points from 2 matches (0W 0D 2L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Iraq | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Oman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Kuwait's squad consists of 25 players. Goalkeepers: Khaled Al Rashidi (Kuwait SC), Abdulrahman Al Fadhli (Al Salmiyah SC), Saud Al Hoshan (Kuwait SC). Defenders: Mohsen Ghareeb (Kuwait SC), Yousef Al Haqan (Al-Qadsia), Fahad Al Hajeri (Kuwait), Abd Al Wahab Awadi (Al-Arabi), Khaled Al Fadhli (Al-Qadsia), Rashed Al Dosary (Al-Qadsia), Mahdi Dashti (Al Salmiyah SC), Moaath Al Dhafiri (Al-Qadsia). Midfielders: Abdullah Al Qarzaei (Kuwait SC), Hussain Ashkanani (Kuwait), Khaled Al Mershed (Al-Arabi), Ahmad Al Dhefiri (Kuwait SC), Naser Faleh (Kazma), Redha Hani (Kuwait SC), Youssef Majed (Al-Arabi), Athbi Shehab (Al-Qadsia). Forwards: Jasem Al Mutar (Al-Qadsia), Mohammad Daham (Kuwait SC), Eid Al Rashedi (Al-Qadsia), Mubarak Al Faneni (Al-Qadsia), Shabaib Al Khaldi (Kazma), Yousef Al Sulaiman (Kuwait SC).
Hélio Sousa is the current head coach of Kuwait. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 25% win rate across 4 matches, averaging 1.00 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Juan Antonio Pizzi managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 1 win from 16 matches (6% win rate). Rui Bento managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 11 wins from 24 matches (46% win rate). Other former coaches include Vítezslav Lavička, and Goran Tufegdžić.
Kuwait plays their home matches at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Ardhiyah, which has a capacity of 60,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Kuwait, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Kuwait to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
