FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Kuwait vs South Korea, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round

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Kuwait are hosting South Korea at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Ardiya, Kuwait, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.

Kuwait Leaders

# Player Stats
Yousef Naser Matches: 8, Goals: 3
Mohammad Daham Matches: 9, Goals: 2
Shabaib Al-Kha.. Matches: 2, Goals: 2

South Korea Leaders

# Player Stats
7 Son Heung-Min Matches: 8, Goals: 8
Lee Kang-in Matches: 10, Goals: 4
Lee Jae-Sung Matches: 10, Goals: 3

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
1-0
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
1-0
AFC Asian Cup
2-0
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
1-1
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
4-0
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium
Location: Ardiya, Kuwait

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Korea 4 +5 10
2 Jordan 4 +4 7
3 Iraq 4 +1 7
4 Oman 4 -3 3
Full Standings

WCQ - AFC News

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