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Kuwaiti Referees trivia questions
40 questions from Hajma’s “Kuwaiti Referees” bank, easiest first. Tap a question to reveal the answer.
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The 2004 Asian Cup final refereed by Saad Kameel — who won it?Reveal answerHide
Japan — 3–1 over hosts China
Saad Kameel refereed the 2007 Asian Cup semi-final Iraq won on penalties after 0–0 — against whom?Reveal answerHide
South Korea
At the end of 2025, Ahmad Al-Ali was dropped from the referee shortlist for which tournament?Reveal answerHide
The 2026 World Cup
Late in normal time of the 23rd Gulf Cup final in Kuwait, the Kuwaiti referee awarded a penalty — to which team?Reveal answerHide
The UAE — Faiz Al-Rushaidi saved Omar Abdulrahman's kick
At the 26th Gulf Cup in Kuwait, Ahmad Al-Ali refereed Saudi Arabia's 3–2 opening loss — to which team?Reveal answerHide
Bahrain — who went on to win the title
In the 2004 Asian Cup final, Saad Kameel allowed Japan's second goal despite Chinese protests, and home fans rioted — what offense were they protesting?Reveal answerHide
A handball — Koji Nakata's goal
In the AFC fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifying in Jeddah, Ahmad Al-Ali refereed Saudi Arabia's 3–2 win over which team?Reveal answerHide
Indonesia — October 2025
In the 2025 AFC Champions League Elite quarter-final in Jeddah, Ahmad Al-Ali refereed Al-Hilal's 7–0 win — over which Korean club?Reveal answerHide
Gwangju FC
In which city did Saad Kameel referee the 2004 Asian Cup final?Reveal answerHide
Beijing — Workers' Stadium
At which World Cup did Kuwaiti referee Saad Kameel take charge of matches?Reveal answerHide
2002 — Korea/Japan
Saad Kameel refereed the 1997 World Youth Championship final in Malaysia — who won the title?Reveal answerHide
Argentina — 2–1 over Uruguay
The 2026 AFC Champions League Two final refereed by Abdullah Jamali: who beat Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 1–0?Reveal answerHide
Gamba Osaka (Japan)
In the 2023 Asian Cup round of 16 Ahmad Al-Ali refereed Japan's 3–1 win over which Gulf team?Reveal answerHide
Bahrain
Up to the 2026 World Cup, who is the only Kuwaiti referee to have taken charge of matches at a World Cup finals?Reveal answerHide
Saad Kameel — 2002 World Cup
In Saudi Arabia's 3–2 win in Jeddah in 2026 World Cup qualifying (October 2025), which Saudi player did Ahmad Al-Ali send off on a second yellow?Reveal answerHide
Mohamed Kanno
In stoppage time of the 2023 Asian Cup semi-final between Iran and Qatar, the Kuwaiti referee showed a red card after a VAR review — to which Iranian defender?Reveal answerHide
Shojae Khalilzadeh
At the 2002 World Cup Saad Kameel refereed Spain's 3–2 win in Daejeon — over which team?Reveal answerHide
South Africa
In the 2007 Asian Cup quarter-final in Hanoi, Saad Kameel refereed a 1–1 tie that Japan won on penalties — against which team?Reveal answerHide
Australia
At which World Cup stadium in Doha did Ahmad Al-Ali referee the 2023 Asian Cup semi-final between Iran and Qatar?Reveal answerHide
Al Thumama Stadium
Saad Kameel refereed the 2002 World Cup third-place match — between which two teams?Reveal answerHide
South Korea and Turkey — 3–2 to Turkey
Which Kuwaiti referee took charge of the 2004 Asian Cup final between China and Japan?Reveal answerHide
Saad Kameel
At which legendary stadium did Saad Kameel referee Manchester United v Vasco in 2000?Reveal answerHide
The Maracanã — Rio de Janeiro
Which Kuwaiti referee took charge of the 2023 Asian Cup semi-final between Iran and Qatar?Reveal answerHide
Ahmad Al-Ali
In 2026 World Cup qualifying, Ahmad Al-Ali refereed Japan's 1–1 tie in Saitama with which team?Reveal answerHide
Australia — October 2024
Which Kuwaiti referee took charge of the 2022 Asian Games semi-final between South Korea and Uzbekistan?Reveal answerHide
Ammar Ashkanani
In which Arab capital did Saad Kameel referee the 2000 Asian Cup semi-final in which Saudi Arabia beat South Korea 2–1?Reveal answerHide
Beirut
The 23rd Gulf Cup final between Oman and the UAE in Kuwait (January 2018) was refereed by a Kuwaiti — who?Reveal answerHide
Ali Shaban
How many penalties did Ahmad Al-Ali award in Saudi Arabia's 3–2 win in Jeddah in 2026 World Cup qualifying (October 2025)?Reveal answerHide
3 — two against Saudi Arabia, one for them
Which Kuwaiti referee was fourth official at the 2025 AFC Champions League Elite final between Al-Ahli and Kawasaki?Reveal answerHide
Ahmad Al-Ali
Who was the first Kuwaiti referee to receive the FIFA international badge?Reveal answerHide
Yousef Swaidan
Who was the first Kuwaiti referee at the U-16 World Championship — Canada 1986?Reveal answerHide
Essa Al-Jassas
Essa Al-Jassas was named best referee at which Gulf Cup held in Kuwait?Reveal answerHide
The 10th Gulf Cup, 1990
Before refereeing, Essa Al-Jassas was a left-back at which club?Reveal answerHide
Kuwait SC
Which Kuwaiti referee retired after taking charge of the 2009 Emir Cup final between Al-Arabi and Kuwait SC?Reveal answerHide
Mohammed Bajiya
How many matches did Saad Kameel referee at the 2002 World Cup?Reveal answerHide
3
Saad Kameel's first 2002 World Cup match: Denmark beat whom 2–1?Reveal answerHide
Uruguay
In which Korean city did Saad Kameel referee the 2002 World Cup third-place match?Reveal answerHide
Daegu
At the 2000 Club World Championship Saad Kameel refereed Manchester United's 3–1 defeat to which Brazilian club?Reveal answerHide
Vasco da Gama
In which year was Saad Kameel named Asia's best referee?Reveal answerHide
1997
In which Gulf league did Saad Kameel referee professionally for the full 2002-03 season?Reveal answerHide
The Qatar league
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