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

Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet

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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 have never advanced beyond the AFC Asian Cup group stage, but the Red Warriors won the Gulf Cup in 2009 and 2017. The 2017 title was secured on home soil in Kuwait after a penalty shoot-out against the United Arab Emirates.

Oman at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultOman have never advanced beyond the AFC Asian Cup group stage, but the Red Warriors won the Gulf Cup in 2009 and 2017. The 2017 title was secured on home soil in Kuwait after a penalty shoot-out against the United Arab Emirates.

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. 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 Oman ever won a major football trophy?

No. Oman has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Oman have never advanced beyond the AFC Asian Cup group stage, but the Red Warriors won the Gulf Cup in 2009 and 2017. The 2017 title was secured on home soil in Kuwait after a penalty shoot-out against the United Arab Emirates.

What is Oman's best-ever tournament result?

Oman have never advanced beyond the AFC Asian Cup group stage, but the Red Warriors won the Gulf Cup in 2009 and 2017. The 2017 title was secured on home soil in Kuwait after a penalty shoot-out against the United Arab Emirates.

Which trophies could Oman still win?

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

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

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