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

Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet

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Bhutan's story so far

Bhutan 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. Bhutan's most famous match was the 2002 'Other Final', a 4-0 win over Montserrat played on the same day as the World Cup final. It was a meeting of the two lowest-ranked teams at the time and became the subject of the film 'The Other Final'.

Bhutan at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultBhutan's most famous match was the 2002 'Other Final', a 4-0 win over Montserrat played on the same day as the World Cup final. It was a meeting of the two lowest-ranked teams at the time and became the subject of the film 'The Other Final'.

What would it take?

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

No. Bhutan has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Bhutan's most famous match was the 2002 'Other Final', a 4-0 win over Montserrat played on the same day as the World Cup final. It was a meeting of the two lowest-ranked teams at the time and became the subject of the film 'The Other Final'.

What is Bhutan's best-ever tournament result?

Bhutan's most famous match was the 2002 'Other Final', a 4-0 win over Montserrat played on the same day as the World Cup final. It was a meeting of the two lowest-ranked teams at the time and became the subject of the film 'The Other Final'.

Which trophies could Bhutan still win?

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

Which confederation does Bhutan compete in?

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

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09