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Oman

Oman 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

Oman's story so far

Oman 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. Oman reached the Asian Cup round of 16 for the first time in 2019, losing 2-0 to Iran. They also won the regional Gulf Cup in 2009 and the 2017 edition, whose final was played in January 2018; those are not Asian Cup titles. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the Asian play-offs after a 2-1 defeat by the United Arab Emirates in October 2025.

Oman at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Selected tournament milestonesOman reached the Asian Cup round of 16 for the first time in 2019, losing 2-0 to Iran. They also won the regional Gulf Cup in 2009 and the 2017 edition, whose final was played in January 2018; those are not Asian Cup titles. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the Asian play-offs after a 2-1 defeat by the United Arab Emirates in October 2025.

What would it take?

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

No. Oman have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Oman reached the Asian Cup round of 16 for the first time in 2019, losing 2-0 to Iran. They also won the regional Gulf Cup in 2009 and the 2017 edition, whose final was played in January 2018; those are not Asian Cup titles. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the Asian play-offs after a 2-1 defeat by the United Arab Emirates in October 2025.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Oman?

Oman reached the Asian Cup round of 16 for the first time in 2019, losing 2-0 to Iran. They also won the regional Gulf Cup in 2009 and the 2017 edition, whose final was played in January 2018; those are not Asian Cup titles. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the Asian play-offs after a 2-1 defeat by the United Arab Emirates in October 2025.

Which trophies could Oman 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 Oman compete in?

Oman 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 milestones, competition eligibility and completed campaigns. Qualifying rounds, independently arranged matches, regional titles and separate AFC competitions are distinct from the World Cup and top continental championship titles tracked here.

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