Al Wakrah:Saudi Arabia's U-16 national football team achieved a 2-0 victory against Kuwait at the Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, during the U17 Gulf Cup 2026, organized by the Gulf Football Federation (GFF). This win marks their first triumph in the tournament.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Abdulaziz Al-Nahidh was the standout player, scoring both goals for Saudi Arabia in the 14th and 58th minutes. This victory earned the team three points, raising their total to four points in Group B.
The Saudi team, led by Portuguese head coach Tiago Farinha, had previously suffered a 5-0 loss to Egypt and secured a 1-1 draw with Yemen. They are set to conclude their group-stage matches against Iraq on Thursday at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha. Group B consists of teams from Egypt, Yemen, and Kuwait, alongside Saudi Arabia.