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Laos

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

Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet

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Laos's story so far

Laos 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. Laos have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team has competed in the AFF Championship since the 1990s, with development focused on youth football and a first sustained regional breakthrough.

Laos at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultLaos have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team has competed in the AFF Championship since the 1990s, with development focused on youth football and a first sustained regional breakthrough.

What would it take?

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

No. Laos has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Laos have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team has competed in the AFF Championship since the 1990s, with development focused on youth football and a first sustained regional breakthrough.

What is Laos's best-ever tournament result?

Laos have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team has competed in the AFF Championship since the 1990s, with development focused on youth football and a first sustained regional breakthrough.

Which trophies could Laos still win?

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

Which confederation does Laos compete in?

Laos 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