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Group A: Kuwait SC (KUW) 3-1 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Group A: Kuwait SC (KUW) 3-1 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Sulaibikhat: Kuwait SC notched up their first win in Group A of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Wednesday as Firas Al Khatib’s hosts secured a 3-1 victory over Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya SC.

Faisal Al Harbi put Kuwait SC in front in the first minute of first half stoppage time before a penalty by Yousef Al Sulaiman 20 minutes after the restart doubled the lead only for Gleison to set up a nervous last 10 minutes for the home side.

But Al Sulaiman scored his second deep into stoppage time to seal the victory for Kuwait SC, who move onto three points from two matches and climb above Al Khaldiya in the standings after the Bahrainis drew their opening game last month.

Kuwait FA earns AFC Grassroots Charter silver membership

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Kuwait FA earns AFC Grassroots Charter silver membership

Kuwait City: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the Kuwait Football Association (KFA)’s efforts to enhance its grassroots football landscape with a Silver-level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

A Bronze member since September 2019, the KFA is now the 13th MA to hold Silver status following this upgrade.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay hot; Al Sadd shocked

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay hot; Al Sadd shocked

Doha: Al Hilal SFC stayed top of the Saudi Pro League with an impressive win against Al Ittihad Club.

Defending champions Al Sadd SC suffered their first defeat of the season while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look back at the domestic action across West Asia.

Player to watch: Mohammad Daham (KUW)

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Mohammad Daham (KUW)

Kuala Lumpur: Mohammad Daham has developed into an influential attacking player and will be among the names expected to carry Oman’s hopes at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Capable of operating across the attacking line, Daham’s rise began with Al Nasr Sporting Club, where his performance during the 2022/23 season propelled him into the national spotlight. 

Group A: Perfect Saudi Arabia; Oman pip Iraq

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Group A: Perfect Saudi Arabia; Oman pip Iraq

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia maintained their perfect run at the Gulf Cup 2026 by beating Iraq 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals as Group A winners on Tuesday.

Oman secured the other berth from the group after they defeated Kuwait 3-1, pipping Iraq to second spot by the luck of the draw after both teams finished on equal points, goal difference and goals scored.

Group A: Saudi Arabia sizzle; Iraq snatch late winner

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Group A: Saudi Arabia sizzle; Iraq snatch late winner

Jeddah: Feras Al Brikan starred with a brace as Saudi Arabia maintained their perfect start to their Gulf Cup 2026 Group A campaign with an emphatic 3-0 win over Oman on Saturday.

Iraq, meanwhile, needed a stoppage-time winner to overcome Kuwait and take their tally to four points.

Preview - 27th Gulf Cup

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Preview - 27th Gulf Cup

Jeddah: Eight of the region’s leading sides will battle for supremacy when the 27th Gulf Cup kicks off in Jeddah on Wednesday.

Hosts Saudi Arabia will be seeking a fourth title, while defending champions Bahrain, record 10-time winners Kuwait and four-time champions Iraq are among the teams hoping to emerge victorious.

AG (M): Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia through

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

AG (M): Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia through

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Asian Games 2026 after picking up their second win on Friday.

Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, also advanced after securing an impressive victory against Qatar in Group D.

Group A: Al Wahda FC (UAE) 3-2 Kuwait SC

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Group A: Al Wahda FC (UAE) 3-2 Kuwait SC

Abu Dhabi: Christian Benteke fired a 97th-minute winner as Al Wahda FC roared with a strong second half display to beat 10-men Kuwait SC 3-2 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group A fixture on Wednesday.

Taha Khenissi and Oumar Gonzalez put Kuwait SC two up within the first eight minutes before Moussa Diarra pulled one back in the 23rd minute for the UAE side, with Renne Rivas equalising three minutes before the end and Benteke finishing the job.

AG(M): Uzbekistan, Korea Republic make flying starts

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

AG(M): Uzbekistan, Korea Republic make flying starts

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan and defending champions Korea Republic opened their Asian Games 2026 men’s campaigns in emphatic fashion on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan defeated the Philippines 5-1 in Group C, while Vietnam and Kuwait shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Korea Republic, meanwhile, powered 4-1 past Qatar in Group D.

Preview: The 2026 Challenge

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Preview: The 2026 Challenge

Kuala Lumpur: The next generation of talent will converge in Japan for the Asian Games 2026 as Korea Republic and Japan look to defend their gold medal in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.

With the Women’s competition to kick-off the action on Monday, the-AFC.com previews the upcoming football festival.

Qualifiers - Group G: Japan 4-0 Yemen; Cambodia 0-5 Kuwait

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group G: Japan 4-0 Yemen; Cambodia 0-5 Kuwait

Phnom Penh: Japan put on another masterful display to beat Yemen 4-0 in Group G of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Sunday and book their place in next year’s Finals.

The 2016 champions closed their campaign with a maximum nine points, netting 16 goals and conceding none while in the later match, Kuwait breezed past Cambodia 5-0 to chalk up their first three points and finish in second ahead of Yemen and the Southeast Asian side on goal difference.