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Brunei Darussalam

Brunei Darussalam have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.

Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet

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Brunei Darussalam's story so far

Brunei Darussalam 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. Brunei Darussalam have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team's clearest regional milestone was returning to the 2022 AFF Championship after a long absence, but the Wasps remain outside Southeast Asia's leading group.

Brunei Darussalam at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultBrunei Darussalam have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team's clearest regional milestone was returning to the 2022 AFF Championship after a long absence, but the Wasps remain outside Southeast Asia's leading group.

What would it take?

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

No. Brunei Darussalam have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Brunei Darussalam have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team's clearest regional milestone was returning to the 2022 AFF Championship after a long absence, but the Wasps remain outside Southeast Asia's leading group.

What is Brunei Darussalam's best-ever tournament result?

Brunei Darussalam have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team's clearest regional milestone was returning to the 2022 AFF Championship after a long absence, but the Wasps remain outside Southeast Asia's leading group.

Which trophies could Brunei Darussalam still win?

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

Which confederation does Brunei Darussalam compete in?

Brunei Darussalam 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