Kuwait vs Malaysia
head-to-head record
- Kuwait wins
- 9
- Draws
- 2
- Malaysia wins
- 2
13 meetings, 1973 to 2013Goals: Kuwait 32, Malaysia 8
Kuwait and Malaysia have met 13 times since 1973. Kuwait have won 9, Malaysia 2, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 8 November 2013, when Kuwait won 3–0 in a friendly.
The 13 meetings have produced 40 goals, 3.08 per game. The biggest win is Kuwait’s 6–1 in World Cup qualifying in 2004. Kuwait are unbeaten in the last eight meetings (7 wins, 1 draw).
Who has won more, Kuwait or Malaysia?
All matches13 matches
Competitive11 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Kuwait 32, Malaysia 83.08 per game
- First meeting
- Malaysia 0–0 KuwaitMerdeka Tournament, 26 Jul 1973
- Most recent
- Kuwait 3–0 MalaysiaFriendly, 8 Nov 2013
- Kuwait’s biggest win
- Kuwait 6–1 MalaysiaWorld Cup qualifying, 17 Nov 2004
- Malaysia’s biggest win
- Malaysia 3–1 KuwaitMerdeka Tournament, 12 Aug 1973
- Most goals in a meeting
- Kuwait 6–1 MalaysiaWorld Cup qualifying, 17 Nov 2004
- Current run
- Kuwait unbeaten in 8
- TFN Elo rating now
- Kuwait 1437 (126th), Malaysia 1475 (111th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Kuwait3Malaysia0
Friendly
Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Kuwait6Malaysia1
World Cup qualifying
Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Malaysia0Kuwait2
World Cup qualifying
Kuantan, Malaysia
- Malaysia0Kuwait2
Friendly
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Kuwait2Malaysia0
World Cup qualifying
Taif, Saudi Arabia (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Kuwait win and drops with every Malaysia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Kuwait's home games
4 matches
400
KuwaitDrawsMalaysia
In Malaysia's home games
7 matches
322
KuwaitDrawsMalaysia
At neutral venues
2 matches
200
KuwaitDrawsMalaysia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Kuwait | Draws | Malaysia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15–2 |
| Merdeka Tournament | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2–5 |
| AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5–1 |
| Friendly | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5–0 |
| AFC Asian Cup qualifying | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 | 6 | |
| 1980s | 4 | 16 | |
| 1990s | 3 | 6 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 9 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 51993 to 2013 | 11980 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 81981 to 2013 | 21973 |
Top scorers in Kuwait vs Malaysia
- 1Jasem YaqoubKuwait3(2 penalties)
- 2Bader Al-MutawaKuwait2
- 3Bashar AbdullahKuwait2
- 4Faraj LaheebKuwait2
- 5Mahboub Juma'aKuwait2
Scorer records exist for 7 of the 13 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Malaysia 0–0 KuwaitMerdeka Tournament, 26 Jul 1973Malaysia won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Kuwait and Malaysia played each other?
13 times, starting on 26 July 1973. 11 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Kuwait and Malaysia?
Kuwait, with 9 wins to 2. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Kuwait vs Malaysia?
Kuwait’s 6–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 17 November 2004 in Kuwait City.
When did Kuwait and Malaysia last play?
On 8 November 2013 in Kuwait City, when Kuwait won 3–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Kuwait and Malaysia?
In 11 competitive matches, Kuwait have 7 wins, Malaysia have 2, and 2 ended level.
Have Kuwait and Malaysia met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently in the Merdeka Tournament on 26 July 1973, when Malaysia won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.
Every Kuwait vs Malaysia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | 3–0 | Malaysia | Friendly | Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Kuwait | 6–1 | Malaysia | World Cup qualifying | Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Malaysia | 0–2 | Kuwait | World Cup qualifying | Kuantan, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 0–2 | Kuwait | Friendly | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Kuwait | 2–0 | Malaysia | World Cup qualifying | Taif, Saudi Arabia (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Kuwait | World Cup qualifying | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 0–5 | Kuwait | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Kuwait | 4–0 | Malaysia | World Cup qualifying | Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Malaysia | 2–1 | Kuwait | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Kuwait | 3–1 | Malaysia | AFC Asian Cup | Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Kuwait | 2–0 | Malaysia | AFC Asian Cup | Tehran, Iran (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 3–1 | Kuwait | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 0–0Malaysia on pens | Kuwait | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Recent form
Kuwait
- Lv OmanGulf Cup1–3Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv IraqGulf Cup2–3Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Lat Saudi ArabiaGulf Cup0–1Wed 23 Sept 2026
- Dat ThailandFriendly2–2Fri 5 Jun 2026
- Lv UAEArab Cup1–3Tue 9 Dec 2025
Malaysia
- Wv VietnamFIFA ASEAN Cup1–0Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Wv SingaporeFIFA ASEAN Cup6–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Dat IndonesiaFIFA ASEAN Cup0–0Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Wv BangladeshFIFA ASEAN Cup3–0Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat VietnamASEAN Championship0–2Wed 19 Aug 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.