Kuwait Football Association Board Resigns Amid Inquiry

The entire board of the Kuwait Football Association has resigned following severe mismanagement during a World Cup qualifier against Iraq, where fans faced extreme heat and logistical failures. An inquiry revealed that supporters were left pleading for water in temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, with some ticket-holding fans denied entry while others without tickets were allowed in. The board's resignation, reported by Kuwait's official KUNA news agency, included secretary-general Salah al-Qanai and public relations head Mohamed Bou Abbas, who had been suspended prior to the inquiry. The association publicly apologized for the 'regrettable chaotic incidents' that occurred during the match at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. This incident has raised significant criticism regarding the management of fan welfare during crucial sporting events. The match ended in a goalless draw, leaving Kuwait in a challenging position in their World Cup qualifying group.