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Lebanon

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

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Lebanon's story so far

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 Cedars earned their first Asian Cup point in a 2-2 draw with Iraq in 2000 but have not yet reached the knockout stage.

Lebanon at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultLebanon hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2000 and returned for the 2019 and 2023 editions. The Cedars earned their first Asian Cup point in a 2-2 draw with Iraq in 2000 but have not yet reached the knockout stage.

What would it take?

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. 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 Lebanon ever won a major football trophy?

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 Cedars earned their first Asian Cup point in a 2-2 draw with Iraq in 2000 but have not yet reached the knockout stage.

What is Lebanon's best-ever tournament result?

Lebanon hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2000 and returned for the 2019 and 2023 editions. The Cedars earned their first Asian Cup point in a 2-2 draw with Iraq in 2000 but have not yet reached the knockout stage.

Which trophies could Lebanon still win?

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

Which confederation does Lebanon compete in?

Lebanon 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