Maldives Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup Title

Maldives's story so far

Maldives 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. The story so far: won the South Asian Football Federation Championship in 2008, a proud regional peak even if the main AFC Asian Cup title remains elusive.

What would it take?

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

No. Maldives has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. The story so far: won the South Asian Football Federation Championship in 2008, a proud regional peak even if the main AFC Asian Cup title remains elusive.

What is Maldives's best-ever tournament result?

The story so far: won the South Asian Football Federation Championship in 2008, a proud regional peak even if the main AFC Asian Cup title remains elusive.

Which trophies could Maldives still win?

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

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