Iraq–Kuwait football rivalry
Iraq's rivalry with Kuwait was once considered as the Arab world's greatest football rivalry of all-time. The rivalry began in the mid-1970s. Because of the Gulf War, Iraq and Kuwait were in complete avoidance and never met for more than a decade; Iraq and Kuwait have played 36 matches against each other with 16 victories for Iraq, 10 draws, and 10 victories for Kuwait. Major tournament matches. 1972 AFC Asian Cup qualification 1972 AFC Asian Cup qualification 1976 AFC Asian Cup