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Palestine

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

Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet

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Palestine's story so far

Palestine 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. Palestine reached the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in 2015, then returned in 2019 and 2023. In Qatar, the Lions of Canaan beat Hong Kong 3-0 for their first Asian Cup win and reached the round of 16 before losing to the hosts.

Palestine at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultPalestine reached the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in 2015, then returned in 2019 and 2023. In Qatar, the Lions of Canaan beat Hong Kong 3-0 for their first Asian Cup win and reached the round of 16 before losing to the hosts.

What would it take?

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

No. Palestine have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Palestine reached the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in 2015, then returned in 2019 and 2023. In Qatar, the Lions of Canaan beat Hong Kong 3-0 for their first Asian Cup win and reached the round of 16 before losing to the hosts.

What is Palestine's best-ever tournament result?

Palestine reached the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in 2015, then returned in 2019 and 2023. In Qatar, the Lions of Canaan beat Hong Kong 3-0 for their first Asian Cup win and reached the round of 16 before losing to the hosts.

Which trophies could Palestine still win?

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

Which confederation does Palestine compete in?

Palestine 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 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10