Football in Kuwait
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Kuwait Football Association
The Kuwait Football AssociationKuwait Football Association
The Kuwait Football Association is the governing body of football in Kuwait.Kuwait have twice been suspended by FIFA for political interference since 2007 and are only being allowed to participate in the 2011 Asian Cup qualifying campaign and other international competitions on a provisional...
is headquartered in Udailiya,Block 4, Al-Ittihad Street, Kuwait City
Kuwait City
-Suburbs:Although the districts below are not usually recognized as suburbs, the following is a list of a few areas surrounding Kuwait city:Al-Salam ""السلام"" -Economy:...
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The KFA
Kuwait Football Association
The Kuwait Football Association is the governing body of football in Kuwait.Kuwait have twice been suspended by FIFA for political interference since 2007 and are only being allowed to participate in the 2011 Asian Cup qualifying campaign and other international competitions on a provisional...
was founded in 1952.
Domestic tournaments
- Kuwaiti Premier LeagueKuwaiti Premier LeagueThe Kuwaiti Premier League is the top division of the Kuwait Football Association league pyramid system. It was created in 1961. Al Arabi holds the best record in the competition, winning it 16 times...
- Kuwait Emir CupKuwait Emir CupThe Emir Cup is a Kuwaiti football competition created in 1962. The Emir Cup also called kass el ameer is the last football competition held in the Kuwaiti football season...
- Kuwait Crown Prince CupKuwait Crown Prince Cup-Previous winners:*1994 : Al Kuwait Kaifan*1995 : Al Kazma Kuwait*1996 : Al Arabi Kuwait*1997 : Al Arabi Kuwait*1998 : Al Qadisiya Kuwait*1999 : Al Arabi Kuwait*2000 : Al Arabi Kuwait*2001 : Al Salmiya Club...
- Kuwait Federation CupKuwait Federation CupThe First Federation Cup was one of four competitions in the Kuwaiti 2007/2008 season, and all 14 clubs participated in this championship.-Previous winners:*2008 : Al Qadisiya Kuwait*2008-09 : Al Qadisiya Kuwait...
- Kuwait Super CupKuwait Super CupThe Kuwait Super Cup is an annual one-match football competition in Kuwait organised by Kuwait Football Association . This competition serves as the season opener and is played between the Kuwaiti Premier League Champions and the Kuwait Emir Cup Winners of the previous season...
Other tournaments held in Kuwait
- 1964 Arab Nations Cup1964 Arab Nations CupThe 1964 Arab Nations Cup is the 2nd edition of the Arab Nations Cup hosted by Kuwait. In Iraq's first appearance, they won the title for the 1st time.- Group :---------------------External links:*...
- Gulf Cup of Nations 1974
- 1975 AFC Youth Championship
- 1980 AFC Asian Cup1980 AFC Asian CupThe 1980 AFC Asian Cup was the seventh edition of the Asian Nations Cup, the football championship of Asia . It was hosted by Kuwait between September 15 and 30. The field of ten teams was split into two groups of five. Kuwait won their first championship, beating Korea Republic in the final 3-0....
- Gulf Cup of Nations 1990
- 2002 West Asian Games2002 West Asian GamesThe 2nd West Asian Games were initially expected to be organised in Qatar in 1999, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the Games were not held. The Games were then expected to be held in Lebanon in 2001, but were then cancelled and relocated to Kuwait...
- 2002 Arab Nations Cup2002 Arab Nations CupThe 2002 Arab Nations Cup is the 8th edition of the Arab Nations Cup hosted by Kuwait. The defending Champions Saudi Arabia won the title for the 2nd time.- Group A:--------------------- Group B:--------------------...
- Gulf Cup of Nations 2003
Kuwait Football Achievements
Asian Cup- 1 Time Champions of AFC Asian CupAFC Asian CupThe AFC Asian Cup is an international association football tournament run by the Asian Football Confederation . It is the second oldest continental football championship in the world after Copa América. The winning team becomes the champion of Asia and automatically qualifies for the FIFA...
(1980 AFC Asian Cup1980 AFC Asian CupThe 1980 AFC Asian Cup was the seventh edition of the Asian Nations Cup, the football championship of Asia . It was hosted by Kuwait between September 15 and 30. The field of ten teams was split into two groups of five. Kuwait won their first championship, beating Korea Republic in the final 3-0....
) - 1 Time Runners-Up of AFC Asian CupAFC Asian CupThe AFC Asian Cup is an international association football tournament run by the Asian Football Confederation . It is the second oldest continental football championship in the world after Copa América. The winning team becomes the champion of Asia and automatically qualifies for the FIFA...
(1976 AFC Asian Cup1976 AFC Asian Cup-Group B:---------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Goalscorers:3 goals: Gholam Hossein Mazloumi Nasser Nouraei Fathi Kamel2 goals: Alireza Azizi Alireza Khorshidi Hassan Roshan...
) - 1 Time Third Place of AFC Asian CupAFC Asian CupThe AFC Asian Cup is an international association football tournament run by the Asian Football Confederation . It is the second oldest continental football championship in the world after Copa América. The winning team becomes the champion of Asia and automatically qualifies for the FIFA...
(1984 AFC Asian Cup1984 AFC Asian CupThe 1984 AFC Asian Cup was the eighth edition of the Asian Nations Cup, the football championship of Asia . It was hosted by Singapore between December 1 and December 16. The field of ten teams was split into two groups of five...
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World Military Cup
World Military Cup
The World Military Cup is a football competition for national military teams. It is organized by the International Military Sports Council . The tournament has been held since 1946 and was originally called the World Military Championship. The name changed for the 2001 edition...
- 2 Times Champions of World Military CupWorld Military CupThe World Military Cup is a football competition for national military teams. It is organized by the International Military Sports Council . The tournament has been held since 1946 and was originally called the World Military Championship. The name changed for the 2001 edition...
(Qatar 1981, Kuwait 1983) - 1 Time Runners-Up of World Military CupWorld Military CupThe World Military Cup is a football competition for national military teams. It is organized by the International Military Sports Council . The tournament has been held since 1946 and was originally called the World Military Championship. The name changed for the 2001 edition...
(Syria 1977) - 3 Times Third Place of World Military CupWorld Military CupThe World Military Cup is a football competition for national military teams. It is organized by the International Military Sports Council . The tournament has been held since 1946 and was originally called the World Military Championship. The name changed for the 2001 edition...
(Congo 1973, West Germany 1975, Kuwait 1979)
Football Clubs in Kuwait
- Al Arabi
- Al FahaheelFahaheel (football club)Al Fahaheel is a Kuwaiti is a multi sport club. The club was relegated from Kuwaiti Premier League in 2007-Achievements:*Kuwait Emir Cup: 1*Kuwaiti Division One: 3-Current squad:-This seasons Transfers:...
- Al JahraAl Jahra (football club)Al Jahra is a Kuwaiti professional football club based in Jahra City. They won the Kuwaiti league once, in 1990. They participated in the Kuwaiti Premier League 21 times, most recently in the 2007-2008 season...
- Al Kuwait
- Al Naser
- Al SalmiyaAl Salmiya ClubAl-Salmiya Sporting Club is a Kuwaiti professional football and sports club in Salmiya. They have won the Kuwait division four times, most recently in 2000...
- Al ShababAl-Shabab (Kuwait)Al Shabab Club is a professional Kuwaiti football club. Al Shabab logo demonstrates that Behavior first, by the picture of the hand shaking, Education second by the opened Book, and that Sports is third by the Ball....
- Al QadsiaAl Qadisiya KuwaitQadsia Sporting Club was founded in the State of Kuwait on 20 October 1960. Qadsia was first called Al Jzzira club. Based in Kuwait City Qadsia Club is one of the most popular clubs in Kuwait and were voted the best team in Kuwait of 2007–2008...
- Al YarmoukAl Yarmouk (football club)Al-Yarmouk is a Kuwaiti professional sports club located in the district of Mishref. It was established on February 28, 1965 in Failaka Island and was the only Kuwaiti club to have been established outside mainland Kuwait at that time...
- KazmaAl Kazma KuwaitKazma Sporting Club is a Kuwaiti football club founded in 1964. Kazma play in Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium which is located in Adiliya, Al Asimah Governorate , Kuwait City and is the 3rd largest stadium in Kuwait.-Naming:...
- KhaitanKhaitanKhaitan Sporting Club is a Kuwaiti professional football club named after Khaitan, a suburb of Kuwait City...
- SulaibikhatSulaibikhatSulaibikhat is a small area north of Kuwait City near Doha, Kuwait. Sulaibikhat has four residential blocks. It host a sporting team with the same name...
- SahelSahel (Kuwaiti football club)Al Sahel Sporting Club is a Kuwaiti professional football club based in Abu Halifa.-Hounors:*Kuwaiti Division One: 2**2000/01, 2009/10*Kuwait Emir Cup: Runners-up**1998/99-Coaches:-Current squad:...
- Tadamon
Official site:
- www.kfa.org.kw
External links
- Kuwait at the FIFA website.
- Kuwait at the AFC website.
- RSSSF (men)