KUWAIT CITY, Nov 21: The Kuwaiti national football team found its footing once again, securing a 4-0 victory against Afghanistan at Al-Ittifaq Club Stadium in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This triumph came in the second round of the initial group matches in the joint qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

The Kuwait team earned its first three points in the group, bouncing back from an earlier setback in the opening round against India. In that match, Kuwait suffered a narrow defeat with a score of 0-1. On the other hand, Afghanistan faced its second defeat, following a heavy loss to Qatar with a scoreline of 1-8.

With this victory, Qatar secured the top position in the group, amassing a total of 6 points. Their earlier 3-0 win against the Indian team propelled them to the leading spot, while the defeated Indian team fell to third place based on goal difference, trailing behind Kuwait.