Kuwait and Iraq Play Out Goalless Draw in Asian ​Qualifiers

Kuwait, September 10 (QNA) – The Kuwait national team and their Iraqi guests played out a goalless⁣ draw at the Jaber Al-Ahmad‍ International Stadium this evening. The match was part of the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

The ⁢match saw the first dismissal for Iraqi national team player ‍Rabin Sulaka in the 7th minute, leaving the⁤ team⁢ to play with ten players for the remainder of the match.

Despite the numerical⁢ deficit, the Kuwaiti side failed to capitalize on the advantage, while ⁤the Iraqi side put in a strong performance and wasted multiple chances to secure the three match points.

The draw marked the 10th​ between the two sides in‌ 42 matches, with Iraq having won 18 matches compared to Kuwait’s 14.

In the same group, Oman suffered​ a 1-0 loss to South Korea and Jordan, while Palestine secured a 1-0 win over⁤ Jordan.

The draw saw Iraq increase its score to 4​ points, finishing third in the group on goal difference, ⁢ahead of leaders Jordan and second-placed South Korea, both ‍with⁢ the same points balance. ​Kuwait increased its score to‍ two points in‌ fourth place, with Oman in fifth ‍place with one point and Oman in⁣ sixth place without a point.