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Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Multi-purpose stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait City, Kuwait
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| name | Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium | |
| nickname | Shiekh Jaber Stadium | |
| Kuwait International Stadium | ||
| image | [[File:Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium 2019 local.png | 250px]] |
| caption | Aerial view of the stadium in January 2019 | |
| location | Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| coordinates | ||
| broke_ground | 2 June 2006 | |
| built | 2006–2010 (4 years) | |
| opened | 10 September 2010 | |
| renovated | 2015 | |
| reopened | 18 December 2015 | |
| owner | Kuwait national football team, Kuwait Football Association | |
| operator | Kuwait national football team | |
| cost | 120 million Kuwaiti dinar ( million) | |
| surface | GrassMaster | |
| tenants | Kuwait national team (2010–2011; 2015–present) | |
| capacity | 60,000 | |
| website |
Kuwait International Stadium
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium () is a multi-purpose stadium in the Ardiya area of Kuwait City, Kuwait. Completed in 2009, it is used mostly for football matches and athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 seated spectators, the building is constructed in 4 levels, with 54 corporate boxes and a parking lot with a 6,001-car capacity. It was expected to open in the second quarter of 2010, but the building failed structural-integrity testing and remained closed for nearly half a decade due to a miscalculation by structural engineers. It was finally opened on 18 December 2015. Jaber Al-Ahmad stadium is currently the new home of the Kuwait national football team.
The stadium was named after late Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Kuwait celebrated their winning of the 20th Arabian Gulf Cup in that stadium.
History
First match
The first match held at the stadium was an international friendly between Kuwait national team and Bahrain national team.
Fouzi Ayesh
Salma Isa
Second match
Nasser
AFC Cup final and renovations
Main article: 2010 AFC Cup final
Al Mejmed Al Khatib Al Ansari Dyab Dakka Kalaji
Following the 2010 AFC Cup final, problems started to occur to the stadium which led to closing the stadium in 2011. Renovations started in 2014 and ended in 2015.
Re-opening
The re-opening was announced on 28 November 2015 for the 2015 Kuwait Champions Challenge, where late Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah came to the opening.
The match was between Kuwait XI and World Stars XI. The Kuwait XI won with a 4–2 score. LET'S PLAY!, the multimedia opening show (which was performed right before the match), was produced by Laser System Europe and Groupe F. It was written and directed by Rodolph Nasillski
The Kuwait FA at the time were banned by FIFA (starting in October 2015) due to the Kuwaiti Government's interference in sports. With that, FIFA prevented Steven Gerrard, Andrea Pirlo (who both were playing at the MLS), and Xavi (who was playing for Al Sadd SC at the Qatar Stars League) from playing in the match.
23rd Arabian Gulf Cup
Main article: 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup
the Arabian Gulf Cup returns to Kuwait after 3 years and after the Ban by FIFA has been lifted the AGCFF all decided to switch the host country to Kuwait. Oman were crowned Champions for the 2nd time after beating UAE on penalties in the final.
Group stage
- Al Buraiki
- Al-Moasher
- Fallatah
- Mabkhout
- Al-Muqbali
- Al-Mukhaini
- Al-Mahaijri
- Al-Ruzaiqi
- Al-Khaldi
- Mabkhout
- Barman
- Ismail
- Barqesh
- O. Abdulrahman
National team friendlies
- Al-Tararwa
- Al-Moasher
- Fallatah
- Al Ansari
- Ashraf
2022 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC second round
Main article: 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
- Irvine
- Hrustic
National team friendlies
- Maraaba
- Al-Faneeni
- Al-Khaldi
- Al Khoja
- Salama
2022–23
2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
Main article: 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
-
Rachmat
-
Al-Dardour
-
Nasser
-
Al-Faneeni
-
D. Gurung
-
Al-Mardi
-
Al-Rawabdeh
-
Witan
-
Fachruddin
-
Saddil
-
Baggott
-
Marselino
National team friendlies
- Bader Al Fadhel
- Ali Khalaf Al-Khaldi
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
Main article: 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
Report (AFC) Report (AFC) Report (AFC)
- Sh Qunbar
2024-25
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
Main article: 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
- Son Heung-min
- Bae Jun-ho
26th Arabian Gulf Cup
Main article: 26th Arabian Gulf Cup
- Al-Shehri
- Al-Humaidan
- Marhoon
- Daham
- M. Al-Enezi
- Al-Hamdan
- Al-Musalami
2025–26
2025 Trophée des Champions
Main article: 2025 Trophée des Champions
- Dembélé
- Ramos
- Greenwood
- Pacho
- Ramos
- Vitinha
- Mendes
- Doué
- O'Riley
- Traorè
- Murillo
Statistics
Most appearances & wins
| Country | Appearances | Wins | Draws | Loses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 10 | ||
| 3 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 1 |
Goals
- Number of goals scored in the stadium: 162
- Scored in First Half: 63
- Scored in Second Half: 99
- Scored at Extra Time: 0
Records
Most team played in the stadium: Kuwait National Football Team 21 times
Highest scoring Match: 7 Goals Indonesia National Football Team 7-0 Nepal National Football Team
Most team winning in the stadium: Bahrain National Football Team 5 times
Most team losing: Kuwait National Football Team 10 times
First goal in the stadium: Ismail Abdul-Latif
First red card: Hussain Ali Baba
References
References
- "World Stadiums - Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City".
- "LET'S PLAY! - The Pictures".
- "FIFA stops Gerrard, Pirlo from playing game in banned Kuwait".
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