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Bahrain

Bahrain have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.

Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet

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Bahrain's story so far

Bahrain are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Bahrain reached the 2004 Asian Cup semi-finals and ultimately finished fourth, their best continental result. They also came within one intercontinental play-off of the 2006 World Cup, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Trinidad and Tobago.

Bahrain at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultBahrain reached the 2004 Asian Cup semi-finals and ultimately finished fourth, their best continental result. They also came within one intercontinental play-off of the 2006 World Cup, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Trinidad and Tobago.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Bahrain would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup — the top continental honor in the Asia (AFC) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Bahrain ever won a major football trophy?

No. Bahrain have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Bahrain reached the 2004 Asian Cup semi-finals and ultimately finished fourth, their best continental result. They also came within one intercontinental play-off of the 2006 World Cup, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Trinidad and Tobago.

What is Bahrain's best-ever tournament result?

Bahrain reached the 2004 Asian Cup semi-finals and ultimately finished fourth, their best continental result. They also came within one intercontinental play-off of the 2006 World Cup, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Trinidad and Tobago.

Which trophies could Bahrain still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Bahrain.

Which confederation does Bahrain compete in?

Bahrain competes in Asia (AFC). Its main continental championship is the AFC Asian Cup.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10