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Bangladesh

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

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Bangladesh's story so far

Bangladesh 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. Bangladesh have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals, but they did win the 2003 SAFF Championship on home soil. That regional title remains the clearest senior men's landmark in the country's modern football history.

Bangladesh at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultBangladesh have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals, but they did win the 2003 SAFF Championship on home soil. That regional title remains the clearest senior men's landmark in the country's modern football history.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh ever won a major football trophy?

No. Bangladesh have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Bangladesh have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals, but they did win the 2003 SAFF Championship on home soil. That regional title remains the clearest senior men's landmark in the country's modern football history.

What is Bangladesh's best-ever tournament result?

Bangladesh have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals, but they did win the 2003 SAFF Championship on home soil. That regional title remains the clearest senior men's landmark in the country's modern football history.

Which trophies could Bangladesh still win?

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

Which confederation does Bangladesh compete in?

Bangladesh 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