Lebanon
Lebanon have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.
Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title
Lebanon have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.
Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet
Lebanon 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. Lebanon hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2000 and returned for the 2019 and 2023 editions. The 2023 edition was played in 2024; Lebanon's campaign ended in the group stage after a 2-1 defeat by Tajikistan. They missed qualification for the 2027 edition after losing 2-0 to Yemen on 4 June 2026.
| Confederation | Asia (AFC) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | AFC Asian Cup |
| Selected tournament milestones | Lebanon hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2000 and returned for the 2019 and 2023 editions. The 2023 edition was played in 2024; Lebanon's campaign ended in the group stage after a 2-1 defeat by Tajikistan. They missed qualification for the 2027 edition after losing 2-0 to Yemen on 4 June 2026. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Lebanon would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup — the top continental honor in the Asia (AFC) region. Future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition. The current wait does not imply that a completed tournament can still be won.
No. Lebanon have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Lebanon hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2000 and returned for the 2019 and 2023 editions. The 2023 edition was played in 2024; Lebanon's campaign ended in the group stage after a 2-1 defeat by Tajikistan. They missed qualification for the 2027 edition after losing 2-0 to Yemen on 4 June 2026.
Lebanon hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2000 and returned for the 2019 and 2023 editions. The 2023 edition was played in 2024; Lebanon's campaign ended in the group stage after a 2-1 defeat by Tajikistan. They missed qualification for the 2027 edition after losing 2-0 to Yemen on 4 June 2026.
The FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.
Lebanon competes in Asia (AFC). Its main continental championship is the AFC Asian Cup.
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.
The sources below document selected tournament milestones and completed campaigns. Qualifying-match wins, regional honours and the separate AFC Solidarity Cup and CHAN competitions are not World Cup or top continental championship titles in this ranking.
