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China PR have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.

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China PR's story so far

China PR 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. China PR made their only World Cup appearance in 2002 and exited without scoring. Their best Asian Cup finish came in 2004, when they reached the final as hosts before losing to Japan.

China PR at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultChina PR made their only World Cup appearance in 2002 and exited without scoring. Their best Asian Cup finish came in 2004, when they reached the final as hosts before losing to Japan.

What would it take?

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

No. China PR has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. China PR made their only World Cup appearance in 2002 and exited without scoring. Their best Asian Cup finish came in 2004, when they reached the final as hosts before losing to Japan.

What is China PR's best-ever tournament result?

China PR made their only World Cup appearance in 2002 and exited without scoring. Their best Asian Cup finish came in 2004, when they reached the final as hosts before losing to Japan.

Which trophies could China PR still win?

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

Which confederation does China PR compete in?

China PR 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