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

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Singapore's story so far

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 appeared at the AFC Asian Cup as hosts in 1984 but have not returned to the finals. They have won the ASEAN Championship four times — 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012 — with the 2004 final ending 5-2 on aggregate against Indonesia.

Singapore at a glance

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Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultSingapore appeared at the AFC Asian Cup as hosts in 1984 but have not returned to the finals. They have won the ASEAN Championship four times — 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012 — with the 2004 final ending 5-2 on aggregate against Indonesia.

What would it take?

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. 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 Singapore ever won a major football trophy?

No. Singapore have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Singapore appeared at the AFC Asian Cup as hosts in 1984 but have not returned to the finals. They have won the ASEAN Championship four times — 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012 — with the 2004 final ending 5-2 on aggregate against Indonesia.

What is Singapore's best-ever tournament result?

Singapore appeared at the AFC Asian Cup as hosts in 1984 but have not returned to the finals. They have won the ASEAN Championship four times — 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012 — with the 2004 final ending 5-2 on aggregate against Indonesia.

Which trophies could Singapore still win?

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

Which confederation does Singapore compete in?

Singapore 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