Kuwait's Prince protests France goal during 1982 World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
During a World Cup match on June 16, 1982, Kuwait faced France at Estadio José Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain. After Kuwait players claimed to have heard a whistle before France scored, Prince Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah intervened, leading to the referee reversing the goal. Initially down 3-1, France later scored again and closed the match 4-1. Kuwait's participation marked their only World Cup appearance, and they exited the tournament without advancing. Following this incident, the Prince faced a fine for his actions on the pitch.
- •Kuwait and France played on June 16, 1982.
- •Prince Fahad protested a disputed France goal.
- •The referee initially allowed the goal but later reversed the decision.
- •Kuwait lost the match 4-1 and did not progress in the tournament.
- •Kuwait's last World Cup appearance was in 1982.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 6 days to the World Cup: Kuwait's Prince successfully protested a France goal in 1982
"The Prince marched onto the field after Kuwait players claimed they heard a whistle prior to a France goal.
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