Malaysia
Malaysia 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
Malaysia have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.
Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet
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 beat the United Arab Emirates 2-0 at the 1980 Asian Cup and closed the 2023 edition, played in 2024, with a 3-3 draw against Korea Republic. They did not qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup: AFC recorded 0-3 forfeits against Nepal and Vietnam for fielding ineligible players, and their campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat by Vietnam on 31 March 2026.
| Confederation | Asia (AFC) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | AFC Asian Cup |
| Selected tournament milestones | Malaysia beat the United Arab Emirates 2-0 at the 1980 Asian Cup and closed the 2023 edition, played in 2024, with a 3-3 draw against Korea Republic. They did not qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup: AFC recorded 0-3 forfeits against Nepal and Vietnam for fielding ineligible players, and their campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat by Vietnam on 31 March 2026. |
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. 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.
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Malaysia
MalaysiaNo. Malaysia have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Malaysia beat the United Arab Emirates 2-0 at the 1980 Asian Cup and closed the 2023 edition, played in 2024, with a 3-3 draw against Korea Republic. They did not qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup: AFC recorded 0-3 forfeits against Nepal and Vietnam for fielding ineligible players, and their campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat by Vietnam on 31 March 2026.
Malaysia beat the United Arab Emirates 2-0 at the 1980 Asian Cup and closed the 2023 edition, played in 2024, with a 3-3 draw against Korea Republic. They did not qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup: AFC recorded 0-3 forfeits against Nepal and Vietnam for fielding ineligible players, and their campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat by Vietnam on 31 March 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.
Malaysia 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 rounds are distinct from finals; regional honours and separate restricted-entry competitions are not titles in the World Cup and top continental championships tracked here.
