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Malaysia

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

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Malaysia's story so far

Malaysia 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. Malaysia appeared at the AFC Asian Cup in 1976, 1980, 2007 as co-hosts, and the 2023 edition. Their only finals victory came against the United Arab Emirates in 1980; a 3-3 draw with South Korea closed the 2023 campaign.

Malaysia at a glance

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Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultMalaysia appeared at the AFC Asian Cup in 1976, 1980, 2007 as co-hosts, and the 2023 edition. Their only finals victory came against the United Arab Emirates in 1980; a 3-3 draw with South Korea closed the 2023 campaign.

What would it take?

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

No. Malaysia have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Malaysia appeared at the AFC Asian Cup in 1976, 1980, 2007 as co-hosts, and the 2023 edition. Their only finals victory came against the United Arab Emirates in 1980; a 3-3 draw with South Korea closed the 2023 campaign.

What is Malaysia's best-ever tournament result?

Malaysia appeared at the AFC Asian Cup in 1976, 1980, 2007 as co-hosts, and the 2023 edition. Their only finals victory came against the United Arab Emirates in 1980; a 3-3 draw with South Korea closed the 2023 campaign.

Which trophies could Malaysia still win?

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

Which confederation does Malaysia compete in?

Malaysia 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