Al-Azraq Launches Training Ahead of Syria and Honduras Matches
The Kuwait national football team begins its first training session in preparation for friendly matches against Syria and Honduras ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.
Translated by Alqyas from Al-Anba — Original source
The Kuwaiti national first football team began its first training session this evening in preparation for its friendly matches against Syria and Honduras during the upcoming FIFA international break. These two fixtures serve as the final preparations ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup finals, which have been postponed from January next year to December 2027. Consequently, this gathering offers an opportunity to trial several players, but it is crucial for boosting the Blue Team’s ranking for upcoming competitions.
The matches will be held at the Friendship and Peace Stadium within the Kazma Club. The team will face Syria first on Friday, with the Syrian squad arriving in Kuwait tomorrow, followed by a match against Honduras on the 17th of this month.
Syria is ranked 86th in the world, while Honduras holds the 67th position, and Kuwait sits at 134th. Therefore, achieving positive results in both matches would increase the team’s points and raise its ranking by at least one position. This is a goal pursued by Portuguese coach Hélio Sousa, but it is not his current priority. His main focus remains building a strong national team capable of competing against any side in the Asian Cup finals, as the available time will be sufficient for thorough preparation and careful selection of all players.
