India vs Kuwait : Kuwait 26 member probable squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026

 

Kuwait’s journey in the qualifiers has been a roller-coaster ride, filled with both triumphs and setbacks. The team started on a tough note with a narrow 0-1 home defeat to India. However, they rebounded impressively with a 4-0 victory over Afghanistan, showcasing their potential, while India losing the last two matches and getting a draw against Afghanistan in a away game has made it difficult!

Well kuwait’s encounters with Qatar in the March qualifiers ended in losses too. Notably, the close-fought home match against Qatar, which ended in a 1-2 scoreline, demonstrated their capability to challenge stronger teams. Currently placed fourth in the group with three points, Kuwait’s campaign has been a mix of setbacks and triumphs.

The squad is a mix of experience and youth, featuring players from prominent domestic clubs such as Al Nasr, Al Arabi SC, Al Qadsia SC, Kazma SC, Al Salmiya SC, and Kuwait SC. Notably, Kuwait SC contributes the most players to the national team, with nine representatives.

As they approach the rematch with India, the stakes are high. A draw would suffice to keep their qualification hopes alive, especially with a comparatively easier match against Afghanistan ahead. Rui Bento’s leadership will be crucial in guiding the team through these challenging fixtures.

The Squad

Goalkeepers: Sulaiman Abdulghafour, Saud Al-Hoshan, Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli

Defenders: Sami Al-Sanea, Fahad Al Hajeri, Meshari Ghanam, Khalid El Ebrahim, Hassan Al-Enezi, Rashed Al-Dosary, Hamad Al-Harbi.

Midfielders: Ahmed Al-Dhefiri, Redha Hani, Azbi Shehab, Mahdi Dashti, Sultan Al-Enezi, Bader Tarek, Bandar Boresli, Abdulaziz Mohammad Wadi, Eid Al-Rasheedi, Salman Bormeya.

Forwards: Mohammad Daham, Mubarak Al Faneni, Faisal Zayed, Ali Khalaf, Yousef Nasser, Salman Al Awadhi

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