Gulf Transfers 2026: The Saudi and UAE Moves That Matter
The 2026 summer transfer window brought significant changes to clubs in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Al-Hilal signed Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United, Al-Ahli brought in Francisco Trincão after Riyad Mahrez’s departure, and UAE champions Al Ain added players across several positions. The headline names attracted attention, but each club faced a different task. […]
Kuwait SC Win 21st League Title After Unbeaten Season
Kuwait SC completed the 2025/26 Kuwait Premier League season without a defeat, securing their 21st league title and fifth in succession. The club finished first on 53 points after 23 matches, with 15 wins and eight draws. The championship was settled before the final round. Kuwait SC closed the campaign with a 0–0 draw against […]
Kuwait’s Asian Cup 2027 Draw: Saudi Arabia, Oman and Palestine
Kuwait will face hosts Saudi Arabia, Oman and Palestine in Group A of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The draw gives the team three familiar regional opponents and a clear opening fixture: Kuwait are scheduled to play Oman on 8 January, a day after Saudi Arabia meet Palestine to start the tournament. The finals run […]
Kuwait’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: How Group B Unfolded
Kuwait’s bid to reach the 2026 World Cup ended in the third round of Asian qualifying. Drawn with South Korea, Jordan, Iraq, Oman and Palestine, the national team finished bottom of Group B with five points from ten matches. The campaign included determined performances against Jordan and Iraq, but Kuwait could not turn draws into […]
Kuwait SC Win AFC Challenge League After 4–3 Extra-Time Comeback
Kuwait SC won the 2025/26 AFC Challenge League on 13 May 2026, beating Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng 4–3 after extra time at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. The hosts recovered from 2–0 down, fell behind again in extra time and found a second comeback to claim the trophy. Nearly 44,000 supporters watched a final […]