The Kuwait Soccer Affiliation’s board have resigned “en masse” after “regrettable chaotic incidents” at a house World Cup qualifier towards Iraq.
An inquiry was launched by the FA after followers had been reportedly left pleading for water and fainting in 40C temperatures as they queued to observe Tuesday’s match on the 60,000-capacity Jaber Al-Ahmad Worldwide Stadium.
Some supporters with out tickets had been allowed in whereas others who had bought tickets had been refused entry, in accordance with AFP information company.
The Kuwait FA apologised to followers on Wednesday in an announcement, saying it regretted what had taken place, with out giving particulars.
Following the inquiry, all board members have “tendered resignations en masse” Kuwait’s official Kuna information company mentioned, citing an FA assertion.
Kuna says the affiliation has additionally accepted the resignation of its secretary-general Salah al-Qanai and public relations boss Mohamed Bou Abbas, who had initially been suspended after the occasions at Kuwait’s Asian group recreation.
The match with Iraq ended goalless, leaving Kuwait fourth in Group B within the third spherical of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America.