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

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Cambodia's story so far

Cambodia 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. Cambodia's best continental finish came in 1972, when the team — then competing as Khmer Republic — reached fourth place at the AFC Asian Cup. Modern Cambodia is rebuilding through youth development and a growing domestic league.

Cambodia at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultCambodia's best continental finish came in 1972, when the team — then competing as Khmer Republic — reached fourth place at the AFC Asian Cup. Modern Cambodia is rebuilding through youth development and a growing domestic league.

What would it take?

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

No. Cambodia has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Cambodia's best continental finish came in 1972, when the team — then competing as Khmer Republic — reached fourth place at the AFC Asian Cup. Modern Cambodia is rebuilding through youth development and a growing domestic league.

What is Cambodia's best-ever tournament result?

Cambodia's best continental finish came in 1972, when the team — then competing as Khmer Republic — reached fourth place at the AFC Asian Cup. Modern Cambodia is rebuilding through youth development and a growing domestic league.

Which trophies could Cambodia still win?

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

Which confederation does Cambodia compete in?

Cambodia 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