Jordan is currently ranked 95th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Kuwait is ranked 148th.
Jordan had 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the second round of the Asia World Cup Qualification, while Kuwait had 1 win, 4 draws, and 1 loss.
Jordan's top goal scorer in the qualification phase so far is Baha' Faisal Bani Yaseen with 3 goals, while Kuwait's top goal scorer is Nasouh Al-Najjar with 2 goals.
Jordan played their home matches at the Amman International Stadium, while Kuwait played their home matches at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.
Jordan's coach is Vital Borkelmans, a former Belgian international player, while Kuwait's coach is Yousef al-Ghareeb.
Jordan and Kuwait have faced each other 7 times in official matches, with Jordan winning 3 times, Kuwait winning 2 times, and 2 matches ending in draws.