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England vs Kuwait 🏴🇰🇼: Final Group Game – 0–1 Loss
Kuwait’s last match in the 1982 World Cup saw them go down 1–0 to England in Bilbao.
Trevor Francis scored early (28’) and England held on, while Kuwait fought hard but couldn’t find the equalizer.
Kuwait’s last match in the 1982 World Cup saw them go down 1–0 to England in Bilbao.
Trevor Francis scored early (28’) and England held on, while Kuwait fought hard but couldn’t find the equalizer.
May 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
England vs Kuwait 🏴🇰🇼: Final Group Game – 0–1 Loss
Kuwait’s last match in the 1982 World Cup saw them go down 1–0 to England in Bilbao.
Trevor Francis scored early (28’) and England held on, while Kuwait fought hard but couldn’t find the equalizer.
Kuwait’s last match in the 1982 World Cup saw them go down 1–0 to England in Bilbao.
Trevor Francis scored early (28’) and England held on, while Kuwait fought hard but couldn’t find the equalizer.
After the delay, play resumed. France scored again (Bossis, 89′) and secured a 4–1 victory.
May 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
After the delay, play resumed. France scored again (Bossis, 89′) and secured a 4–1 victory.
With France leading 3–1, Kuwait stopped playing after hearing what they thought was the referee’s whistle.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah—the Kuwaiti FA president—stormed onto the pitch, demanding the referee disallow a goal for France.
Referee Miroslav Stupar surprisingly did so.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah—the Kuwaiti FA president—stormed onto the pitch, demanding the referee disallow a goal for France.
Referee Miroslav Stupar surprisingly did so.
May 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
With France leading 3–1, Kuwait stopped playing after hearing what they thought was the referee’s whistle.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah—the Kuwaiti FA president—stormed onto the pitch, demanding the referee disallow a goal for France.
Referee Miroslav Stupar surprisingly did so.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah—the Kuwaiti FA president—stormed onto the pitch, demanding the referee disallow a goal for France.
Referee Miroslav Stupar surprisingly did so.
Facing France 🇫🇷: 1–4 Loss But a Surprising Free-Kick
France raced to a 3–0 lead with goals from Genghini, Platini, and Six.
Kuwait pulled one back through Al-Buloushi — but it’s what happened after that made headlines around the world…
France raced to a 3–0 lead with goals from Genghini, Platini, and Six.
Kuwait pulled one back through Al-Buloushi — but it’s what happened after that made headlines around the world…
May 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Facing France 🇫🇷: 1–4 Loss But a Surprising Free-Kick
France raced to a 3–0 lead with goals from Genghini, Platini, and Six.
Kuwait pulled one back through Al-Buloushi — but it’s what happened after that made headlines around the world…
France raced to a 3–0 lead with goals from Genghini, Platini, and Six.
Kuwait pulled one back through Al-Buloushi — but it’s what happened after that made headlines around the world…
Group Stage: A Debut in Spain
Kuwait made their first—and only—World Cup appearance in 1982, placed in Group 4 alongside France 🇫🇷, England 🏴, and Czechoslovakia 🇨🇿.
Their opening match ended in a respectable 1–1 draw with the Czechs.
Kuwait made their first—and only—World Cup appearance in 1982, placed in Group 4 alongside France 🇫🇷, England 🏴, and Czechoslovakia 🇨🇿.
Their opening match ended in a respectable 1–1 draw with the Czechs.
May 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Group Stage: A Debut in Spain
Kuwait made their first—and only—World Cup appearance in 1982, placed in Group 4 alongside France 🇫🇷, England 🏴, and Czechoslovakia 🇨🇿.
Their opening match ended in a respectable 1–1 draw with the Czechs.
Kuwait made their first—and only—World Cup appearance in 1982, placed in Group 4 alongside France 🇫🇷, England 🏴, and Czechoslovakia 🇨🇿.
Their opening match ended in a respectable 1–1 draw with the Czechs.
Quarter-Final: Portugal 🇵🇹 5–3 North Korea 🇰🇵
Against Portugal, North Korea surged to a 3–0 lead within 25 minutes.
However, Eusebio’s brilliance turned the tide, scoring four goals to lead Portugal to a 5–3 victory. Despite the loss, North Korea’s spirited performance left an indelible mark.
Against Portugal, North Korea surged to a 3–0 lead within 25 minutes.
However, Eusebio’s brilliance turned the tide, scoring four goals to lead Portugal to a 5–3 victory. Despite the loss, North Korea’s spirited performance left an indelible mark.
May 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Quarter-Final: Portugal 🇵🇹 5–3 North Korea 🇰🇵
Against Portugal, North Korea surged to a 3–0 lead within 25 minutes.
However, Eusebio’s brilliance turned the tide, scoring four goals to lead Portugal to a 5–3 victory. Despite the loss, North Korea’s spirited performance left an indelible mark.
Against Portugal, North Korea surged to a 3–0 lead within 25 minutes.
However, Eusebio’s brilliance turned the tide, scoring four goals to lead Portugal to a 5–3 victory. Despite the loss, North Korea’s spirited performance left an indelible mark.
Matchday 3: North Korea 🇰🇵 1–0 Italy 🇮🇹
In a stunning upset, North Korea defeated two-time champions Italy. Pak Doo-ik’s goal sealed the victory, eliminating the Azzurri.
The triumph sent shockwaves through the football world and solidified the team’s legendary status in Middlesbrough.
In a stunning upset, North Korea defeated two-time champions Italy. Pak Doo-ik’s goal sealed the victory, eliminating the Azzurri.
The triumph sent shockwaves through the football world and solidified the team’s legendary status in Middlesbrough.
May 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Matchday 3: North Korea 🇰🇵 1–0 Italy 🇮🇹
In a stunning upset, North Korea defeated two-time champions Italy. Pak Doo-ik’s goal sealed the victory, eliminating the Azzurri.
The triumph sent shockwaves through the football world and solidified the team’s legendary status in Middlesbrough.
In a stunning upset, North Korea defeated two-time champions Italy. Pak Doo-ik’s goal sealed the victory, eliminating the Azzurri.
The triumph sent shockwaves through the football world and solidified the team’s legendary status in Middlesbrough.
Matchday 2: Chile 🇨🇱 1–1 North Korea 🇰🇵
Facing Chile, North Korea showcased resilience. After conceding first, Pak Seung-zin equalized, securing their first World Cup point.
This performance further endeared them to Middlesbrough fans, who began to rally behind the underdogs.
Facing Chile, North Korea showcased resilience. After conceding first, Pak Seung-zin equalized, securing their first World Cup point.
This performance further endeared them to Middlesbrough fans, who began to rally behind the underdogs.
May 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Matchday 2: Chile 🇨🇱 1–1 North Korea 🇰🇵
Facing Chile, North Korea showcased resilience. After conceding first, Pak Seung-zin equalized, securing their first World Cup point.
This performance further endeared them to Middlesbrough fans, who began to rally behind the underdogs.
Facing Chile, North Korea showcased resilience. After conceding first, Pak Seung-zin equalized, securing their first World Cup point.
This performance further endeared them to Middlesbrough fans, who began to rally behind the underdogs.
Matchday 1: USSR ⚒️ 3x0 North Korea 🇰🇵
Their opener against the USSR ended in a 3–0 defeat. While the scoreline was decisive, the North Koreans displayed tenacity, earning respect from spectators who admired their relentless effort.
Their opener against the USSR ended in a 3–0 defeat. While the scoreline was decisive, the North Koreans displayed tenacity, earning respect from spectators who admired their relentless effort.
May 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Matchday 1: USSR ⚒️ 3x0 North Korea 🇰🇵
Their opener against the USSR ended in a 3–0 defeat. While the scoreline was decisive, the North Koreans displayed tenacity, earning respect from spectators who admired their relentless effort.
Their opener against the USSR ended in a 3–0 defeat. While the scoreline was decisive, the North Koreans displayed tenacity, earning respect from spectators who admired their relentless effort.
Weah wasn’t just flashy — he delivered.
🏆 Ligue 1 top scorer (1994)
⚽ 96 goals in Europe’s top 5 leagues
🥇 3× African Footballer of the Year
🏆 2× Serie A titles with AC Milan
One of the most complete forwards of his era.
🏆 Ligue 1 top scorer (1994)
⚽ 96 goals in Europe’s top 5 leagues
🥇 3× African Footballer of the Year
🏆 2× Serie A titles with AC Milan
One of the most complete forwards of his era.
April 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Weah wasn’t just flashy — he delivered.
🏆 Ligue 1 top scorer (1994)
⚽ 96 goals in Europe’s top 5 leagues
🥇 3× African Footballer of the Year
🏆 2× Serie A titles with AC Milan
One of the most complete forwards of his era.
🏆 Ligue 1 top scorer (1994)
⚽ 96 goals in Europe’s top 5 leagues
🥇 3× African Footballer of the Year
🏆 2× Serie A titles with AC Milan
One of the most complete forwards of his era.