Prince Fahid of Kuwait's controversial intervention in the 1982 World Cup

Name: Prince Fahid of Kuwait's controversial intervention in the 1982 World Cup
Uploaded: 2026-04-01T21:25:41Z
Duration: 42 s
Description: Relive the bizarre moment from the 1982 FIFA World Cup group stage match between Kuwait and France when Prince Fahid of Kuwait walked onto the field to protest a French goal, successfully getting the referee to overturn it. France scored again minutes later anyway, making the protest ultimately futile.

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Relive the bizarre moment from the 1982 FIFA World Cup group stage match between Kuwait and France when Prince Fahid of Kuwait walked onto the field to protest a French goal, successfully getting the referee to overturn it. France scored again minutes later anyway, making the protest ultimately futile.