Singapore
Singapore have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.
Asia (AFC) · No World Cup or Asian Cup title yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or Asian Cup title
Singapore have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.
Asia (AFC) · No World Cup or Asian Cup title yet
Singapore 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. Singapore's only Asian Cup finals appearance so far was as hosts in 1984, but they have now qualified for the 2027 edition. A 2-1 win away to Hong Kong, China on 18 November 2025 secured their first qualification on merit; it was not yet an appearance at the future finals. They also won the separate regional ASEAN Championship in 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012, honours distinct from an Asian Cup title.
| Confederation | Asia (AFC) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | AFC Asian Cup |
| Selected tournament milestones | Singapore's only Asian Cup finals appearance so far was as hosts in 1984, but they have now qualified for the 2027 edition. A 2-1 win away to Hong Kong, China on 18 November 2025 secured their first qualification on merit; it was not yet an appearance at the future finals. They also won the separate regional ASEAN Championship in 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012, honours distinct from an Asian Cup title. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Singapore 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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Singapore
SingaporeNo. Singapore have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Singapore's only Asian Cup finals appearance so far was as hosts in 1984, but they have now qualified for the 2027 edition. A 2-1 win away to Hong Kong, China on 18 November 2025 secured their first qualification on merit; it was not yet an appearance at the future finals. They also won the separate regional ASEAN Championship in 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012, honours distinct from an Asian Cup title.
Singapore's only Asian Cup finals appearance so far was as hosts in 1984, but they have now qualified for the 2027 edition. A 2-1 win away to Hong Kong, China on 18 November 2025 secured their first qualification on merit; it was not yet an appearance at the future finals. They also won the separate regional ASEAN Championship in 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012, honours distinct from an Asian Cup title.
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.
Singapore competes in Asia (AFC). Its main continental championship is the AFC Asian Cup.
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.
The sources below document selected tournament milestones and completed campaigns. Qualifying ties, Nations League group wins and regional honours are distinct from World Cup and top continental championship titles. Future entry depends on the relevant competition's eligibility rules.
