Association football is the most popular sport in Kuwait.[1][2]
| Football in Kuwait | |
|---|---|
| Country | Kuwait |
| Governing body | Kuwait Football Association |
| National team(s) | men's national team |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Kuwait Football Association edit
The Kuwait Football Association (Arabic: الإتحاد الكويتي لكرة القدم) is headquartered in Udailiya, Al-Ittihad Street, Kuwait City.
The Kuwait Football Association (KFA) was founded in 1952.
Tournaments edit
Domestic tournaments edit
- Kuwaiti Premier League
- Kuwaiti Division One
- Kuwait Emir Cup
- Kuwait Crown Prince Cup
- Kuwait Super Cup
Futsal edit
- Kuwaiti Futsal League
- Kuwait Futsal Federation Cup
- Kuwait Futsal Super Cup
- Mini World Futsal Club Tournament
Defunct edit
Other tournaments held in Kuwait edit
Kuwait football achievements edit
Asian Cup
- 1 time champions of AFC Asian Cup (1980 AFC Asian Cup)
- 1 time runners-up of AFC Asian Cup (1976 AFC Asian Cup)
- 1 time third place of AFC Asian Cup (1984 AFC Asian Cup)
World Military Cup
- 2 times champions of World Military Cup (Qatar 1981, Kuwait 1983)
- 1 time runners-up of World Military Cup (Syria 1977)
- 3 times third place of World Military Cup (Congo 1973, West Germany 1975, Kuwait 1979)
Football clubs in Kuwait edit
National football team edit
The Kuwait national team greatest achievement is winning the 1980 AFC Asian Cup Final.[3] The Kuwait national team has qualified for the 1982 FIFA World Cup.[4][5]
Women's football edit
Women's football is slowly growing in Kuwait.[6]
Largest football stadiums in Kuwait edit
| # | Stadium | Capacity | City | Home team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium | 60,001 | Ardhiya, Farwaniya Governorate | Kuwait national football team |
| 2 | Sabah Al Salem Stadium | 26,000 | Mansuriya, Capital | Al Arabi Kuwait |
| 3 | Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium | 25,200 | Hawalli, Hawalli Governorate | Al Qadisiya Kuwait |
| 4 | Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium | 23,000 | Adiliya, Hawalli Governorate | Kazma |
References edit
- ^ المحرر (2009-04-07). "كيف دخلت كرة القدم الكويت؟ | Nebras Ezine". Nebras.nuks.org. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
- ^ "Kuwait and UAE football teams' poor performance mirrors social ills | Raymond Barrett | Comment is free". theguardian.com. 4 July 2010. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
- ^ "Asia's greatest national teams: Kuwait (1980s)". the-AFC.
- ^ "A look at Kuwait's soccer history". 7 January 2015.
- ^ "Kuwaiti football looks to undo decades of neglect to challenge region's best". 27 May 2021.
- ^ "FIFA.com - Kuwaiti women look to the future". M.fifa.com. 2013-09-26. Archived from the original on January 8, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
External links edit
- Kuwait at the FIFA website.
- Kuwait at the AFC website.
- RSSSF (men)