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
editThe 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
editDomestic 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
editOther tournaments held in Kuwait
editKuwait football achievements
editAsian 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
editNational football team
editThe 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
editWomen'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. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
- ^ "Kuwait and UAE football teams' poor performance mirrors social ills | Raymond Barrett | Comment is free". theguardian.com. 4 July 2010. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
- ^ "Asia's greatest national teams: Kuwait (1980s)". the-AFC. Archived from the original on 2022-04-16. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
- ^ "A look at Kuwait's soccer history". 7 January 2015. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ "Kuwaiti football looks to undo decades of neglect to challenge region's best". 27 May 2021. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "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)