Saudi U-16 team defeats Kuwait 2-0 in Gulf Cup

Saudi Arabia’s under-16 football team defeated Kuwait 2-0 today at Saud bin Abdulrahman Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, securing their first victory at the 2026 Gulf U-17 Cup.

Abdulaziz Al-Nahidh scored both goals for Saudi Arabia in the 14th and 58th minutes, earning the team three points and bringing their total to four points in Group B.

The win followed Saudi Arabia’s 5-0 loss to Egypt and a 1-1 draw with Yemen, under the guidance of Portuguese coach Tiago Varinha.

Saudi Arabia will conclude their group stage matches against Iraq next Thursday at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, in Group B, which also includes Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, and Kuwait.