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Mongolia

Mongolia 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

Mongolia's story so far

Mongolia 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. Mongolia won the home leg of their 2027 Asian Cup qualifying play-off against Timor-Leste 2-0 on 10 September 2024, but a 4-1 first-leg defeat meant a 4-3 aggregate loss and elimination. The victory was in qualifying, not at an Asian Cup finals tournament, and did not keep their 2027 qualification bid alive.

Mongolia at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Selected tournament milestonesMongolia won the home leg of their 2027 Asian Cup qualifying play-off against Timor-Leste 2-0 on 10 September 2024, but a 4-1 first-leg defeat meant a 4-3 aggregate loss and elimination. The victory was in qualifying, not at an Asian Cup finals tournament, and did not keep their 2027 qualification bid alive.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Mongolia 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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Frequently asked questions

Has Mongolia ever won a major football trophy?

No. Mongolia have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Mongolia won the home leg of their 2027 Asian Cup qualifying play-off against Timor-Leste 2-0 on 10 September 2024, but a 4-1 first-leg defeat meant a 4-3 aggregate loss and elimination. The victory was in qualifying, not at an Asian Cup finals tournament, and did not keep their 2027 qualification bid alive.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Mongolia?

Mongolia won the home leg of their 2027 Asian Cup qualifying play-off against Timor-Leste 2-0 on 10 September 2024, but a 4-1 first-leg defeat meant a 4-3 aggregate loss and elimination. The victory was in qualifying, not at an Asian Cup finals tournament, and did not keep their 2027 qualification bid alive.

Which trophies could Mongolia still win?

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.

Which confederation does Mongolia compete in?

Mongolia 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

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.

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