For the first time in their history, Kuwait walked onto the World Cup stage. Carlos Alberto Parreira led the squad into the unknown.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 |
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3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 4 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 5 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
| 6 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Kuwait's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Kuwait endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 1-1 draw with Czechoslovakia, a heavy 1-4 defeat to France, and a narrow 0-1 loss to England. Kuwait's tournament ended at the the group phase, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout a first taste of the World Cup — 3 matches on the grandest stage.
Faisal Al-Dakhil led Kuwait's attack with 1 goal at the 1982 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Al-Buloushi, both with 1.
The tactical mind behind Kuwait's 1982 campaign. Guided Kuwait to their first World Cup winless under Parreira.
Kuwait employed a squad-sized 22 players but struggled with the pace and skill of European opponents, resulting in narrow losses.
