Kuwait is set to play against Jordan at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Tuesday, November 19th, for the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This match holds significant importance for both teams, as they currently find themselves at opposite ends of the qualification table.
Jordan, after having played five matches, is positioned second in Group B with 8 points. They are tied with Iraq on points but claim the second spot owing to a superior goal difference. Their last encounter ended in a goalless draw, maintaining the status quo between the two teams.
South Korea, leading the group, has amassed 13 points over five matches, establishing a five-point lead over both Jordan and Iraq. Their only draw came against Palestine, with the match ending 0-0.
Kuwait, meanwhile, is yet to secure a victory in the qualifiers, having drawn three matches and lost two. With just 3 points, they are in dire need of multiple wins in their upcoming games to retain any hope of qualifying for the World Cup.
Jordan
Jordan began the third round of qualifiers with a 1-1 draw against Kuwait at the Amman International Stadium on September 5th. Despite Jordan’s dominance, with 16 shots on goal compared to Kuwait’s 5, Yousef Nasser’s last-minute score during extra time earned both teams just a single point.
In their second fixture, Jordan comfortably defeated Palestine with a 3-1 scoreline. They then faced a 2-0 loss at home against South Korea, followed by a commanding 4-0 victory over Oman. Their most recent match against Iraq was a cautious and defensive affair, where both teams focused on not conceding to avoid giving an edge to their rivals in the standings.
Ali Alwan, a prominent player for the Jordanian national football team, has reportedly sustained an ankle sprain. The incident took place just a few days before their scheduled departure for the match in Kuwait. It remains uncertain if Alwan will be fit to play on Tuesday.
Kuwait
Post their draw against Jordan, Kuwait’s performance in the qualifiers has seen a decline. They managed a 0-0 draw against Iraq, despite having a numerical advantage for most of the match. Following this, Kuwait experienced a heavy 4-0 defeat to Oman, which seemed to dent their confidence. They then secured a 2-2 draw against Palestine. In their most recent match, they faced a strong South Korean team and lost 3-1.
Up to this point, Kuwait hasn’t impressed in their initial encounters with the other Group B teams. Nevertheless, they still have a chance to change their fortunes, beginning with a critical match against a resilient Jordanian squad.
Kuwait Vs Jordan Head-To-Head and Predictions
Historically, these two teams have faced each other 27 times. Jordan has secured six victories, while Kuwait has emerged victorious 10 times, with 11 matches resulting in draws. The last win for Kuwait over Jordan dates back to October 2014, in a 1-0 friendly match.
In the past decade, the teams have clashed eight times, with six matches ending in a draw, including their 1-1 tie in the opening game of the current qualifiers.
This year, Kuwait has not been in top form, having played 11 official matches and winning only one, a 1-0 victory against Afghanistan in the recent round of World Cup qualifiers.
Given the current form of both teams, the upcoming match is likely to favor Jordan.The rivalry between the two teams often results in draws, so another tie on Tuesday wouldn’t be unexpected.
Kuwait is in dire need of a victory as they approach the final stages of the qualifiers with only 3 points. Jordan also needs a win to maintain their lead over Iraq, which is set to face Oman on Matchday 6.
