How long has it been since Saudi Arabia won a major trophy?

Saudi Arabia last won a major trophy at the 1996 AFC Asian Cup. The live counter on this page updates automatically.

Saudi Arabia Asian Cup Wins: How Many?

Q: When did Saudi Arabia last win the Asian Cup?

Saudi Arabia last won the Asian Cup in 1996 at the 1996 AFC Asian Cup.

Saudi Arabia's trophy history

Saudi Arabia's most recent AFC Asian Cup title came in 1996 in the United Arab Emirates, where they beat the hosts on penalties in the final to win a third continental crown after earlier victories in 1984 and 1988. That era remains the high point of Saudi men's football and also included a run to the World Cup round of 16 on their tournament debut in 1994. Since 1996, Saudi Arabia have reached one further Asian Cup final, losing 1-0 to Iraq in 2007.

Saudi Arabia's senior international honours

Competition	Titles won	Tracked here
FIFA World Cup	0	Yes
AFC Asian Cup	3	Yes

Saudi Arabia's World Cup record

Appearances	7
Best result	Round of 16 (1994)
Most recent World Cup	2026

Saudi Arabia's notable tournament finishes

Year	Competition	Result	Detail
1984	AFC Asian Cup	Won	2-0 vs China
1988	AFC Asian Cup	Won	Penalties vs South Korea
1996	AFC Asian Cup	Won	Penalties vs hosts UAE
2007	AFC Asian Cup	Runner-up	Lost 1-0 to Iraq

Legendary Saudi Arabia players

Majed Abdullah — Saudi Arabia's all-time leading scorer and star of their golden era through the 1980s and 1990s.
Saeed Al-Owairan — Scored a famous solo goal against Belgium at the 1994 World Cup, still regarded as one of the greatest World Cup goals by an Asian player.
Mohamed Al-Deayea — Goalkeeper who held the world record for most international caps for over a decade.

Interesting facts about Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's three Asian Cup titles (1984, 1988, 1996) place them behind record holders Japan and level with Iran.
Saudi Arabia reached the World Cup round of 16 on their tournament debut in 1994, memorably beating Belgium and Morocco in the group stage.
Saudi Arabia has not won the Asian Cup since 1996, despite reaching the final again in 2007.
Saudi Arabia is scheduled to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which will be their first time hosting the tournament.

Saudi Arabia frequently asked questions

When did Saudi Arabia last win the Asian Cup?

1996, beating tournament hosts the UAE on penalties in the final.

How many Asian Cup titles has Saudi Arabia won?

Three: 1984, 1988, and 1996.

What was Saudi Arabia's best World Cup result?

Reaching the round of 16 in 1994, their tournament debut.

Is Saudi Arabia hosting a future World Cup?

Yes, they are set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Common Saudi Arabia search questions

Has Saudi Arabia ever won the Asian Cup?

Yes. Saudi Arabia last won the Asian Cup in 1996, when they won the 1996 AFC Asian Cup. The live counter above shows the current time since that title.

Data sources & verification for Saudi Arabia

Last verified 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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