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Nepal

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

Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet

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Nepal's story so far

Nepal 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. Nepal's clearest senior breakthrough came at the inaugural AFC Solidarity Cup in 2016. In the final in Kuching, Sujal Shrestha scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Macau, giving Nepal a rare regional title while they continue to chase a first Asian Cup finals appearance.

Nepal at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultNepal's clearest senior breakthrough came at the inaugural AFC Solidarity Cup in 2016. In the final in Kuching, Sujal Shrestha scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Macau, giving Nepal a rare regional title while they continue to chase a first Asian Cup finals appearance.

What would it take?

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

No. Nepal has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Nepal's clearest senior breakthrough came at the inaugural AFC Solidarity Cup in 2016. In the final in Kuching, Sujal Shrestha scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Macau, giving Nepal a rare regional title while they continue to chase a first Asian Cup finals appearance.

What is Nepal's best-ever tournament result?

Nepal's clearest senior breakthrough came at the inaugural AFC Solidarity Cup in 2016. In the final in Kuching, Sujal Shrestha scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Macau, giving Nepal a rare regional title while they continue to chase a first Asian Cup finals appearance.

Which trophies could Nepal still win?

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

Which confederation does Nepal compete in?

Nepal 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 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09