Iraq and Kuwait Set for Gulf 27 Clash as Iraq Holds Recent Edge

Iraq will face Kuwait on Saturday evening in a highly anticipated Group A encounter at the Gulf Cup 27, currently being held in Saudi Arabia.

The match carries significant importance for both teams as they look to strengthen their position in the group. Recent meetings between Iraq and Kuwait have given Iraq the edge, with three of their last five encounters ending in draws, while Kuwait’s most recent victory over Iraq dates back to 2014.

The teams last met on March 20, 2025, during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. Their previous qualifying encounter, played on September 10, 2024, ended goalless.

Iraq recorded a 1-0 friendly victory over Kuwait on December 30, 2022, before securing another 2-1 win in a friendly played on January 27, 2021.

The teams also drew 2-2 in a friendly on September 10, 2018.

Kuwait’s last victory over Iraq came in 2014, when it secured a 1-0 win, leaving that result as the Kuwaitis’ most recent victory over the Iraqi national team in the past 12 years.

Both sides will now meet on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with the match expected to play an important role in determining the Group A standings and their chances of advancing in the tournament.