South Korea vs Kuwait LIVE Streaming info: KOR v KUW, H2H, form guide before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
South Korea will look to continue its unbeaten run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when it faces Kuwait in a Group B clash in Seoul on Tuesday.
Korea's last loss came in the AFC Asian Cup semifinal last year, a 0-2 drubbing to Jordan, while Kuwait has won just one match in its last 14 clashes. The win had come against the United Arab Emirates in December last year.
When and where will South Korea vs Kuwait be played?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between South Korea and Kuwait will be played at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, outh Korea.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 pm local time (4:30 pm IST).
How to watch South Korea vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between South Korea and Kuwait can be live streamed on FanCode.
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