FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Iraq vs Kuwait, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round

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Iraq are hosting Kuwait at Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.

Iraq Leaders

# Player Stats
18 Aymen Hussein Matches: 10, Goals: 7
17 Ali Jasim Matches: 12, Goals: 2
19 Youssef Amyn Matches: 11, Goals: 2

Kuwait Leaders

# Player Stats
7 Mohammad Daham Matches: 11, Goals: 4
20 Yousef Naser Matches: 10, Goals: 3
Shabaib Al-Kha.. Matches: 2, Goals: 2

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
0-0
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
1-0
International Friendly
2-1
International Friendly
2-2
International Friendly

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Basra International Stadium
Location: Basra, Iraq

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Korea 6 +7 14
2 Iraq 6 +2 11
4 Oman 6 -3 6
Full Standings

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