Kuwait cruised to a comprehensive 0-4 away win over Afghanistan in their FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) match on November 22, 2023. The dominant performance at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh gave Kuwait a perfect start to their Group B campaign with a significant goal difference boost. Kuwait took control of the match from the outset, scoring two early goals to demoralize the Afghan side. They added a third before halftime, effectively ending the game as a contest. The second half saw Kuwait manage the game and add a fourth goal to complete the rout. Afghanistan, playing at a neutral venue, struggled to cope with Kuwait's organization and attacking fluidity throughout the 90 minutes. The standout performance came from Kuwait's forward line, which was clinical in front of goal. The victory sent a strong message and put Kuwait near the top of the group table early on, while Afghanistan faced a difficult task to recover from such a heavy loss. Afghanistan's coach pointed to the early goals as decisive, while Kuwait's manager was delighted with his team's focus.