🇰🇼 Kuwait
Asia · FIFA KWT
Key Statistics
3
Matches
0-1-2
Record (W-D-L)
2
Goals Scored
-4
Goal Difference
1
Points
0
Titles 🏆
4.8M
Population
$219B
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: Kuwait qualified in 1982 and became legendary when their prince walked onto the pitch to protest a goal, convincing the referee to disallow it. It was the peak of royal executive power on a football pitch.
They got one point, conceded six goals, and showed that if you can't beat the opponent, you can at least use diplomatic pressure. A team that made history in the most unusual way.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — |
| Total | 1 editions | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — |
World Cup Appearances
1982
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
Kuwait has a population of 4.8M and an estimated GDP of $219B. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | 0.41 | #52 / 84 |
| Points per million people | 0.21 | #57 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | — | #75 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #49 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | 0.01 | #64 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | 0.00 | #65 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | — | #77 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #49 / 84 |
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