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Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.

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Timor-Leste's story so far

Timor-Leste 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. Timor-Leste are one of Southeast Asia's youngest football programs and have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. Their 2026 ASEAN Championship play-off win over Brunei — 6-1 on aggregate — secured another place in the regional tournament's main group stage, following earlier appearances including 2004 and 2018.

Timor-Leste at a glance

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Best documented resultTimor-Leste are one of Southeast Asia's youngest football programs and have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. Their 2026 ASEAN Championship play-off win over Brunei — 6-1 on aggregate — secured another place in the regional tournament's main group stage, following earlier appearances including 2004 and 2018.

What would it take?

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

No. Timor-Leste have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Timor-Leste are one of Southeast Asia's youngest football programs and have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. Their 2026 ASEAN Championship play-off win over Brunei — 6-1 on aggregate — secured another place in the regional tournament's main group stage, following earlier appearances including 2004 and 2018.

What is Timor-Leste's best-ever tournament result?

Timor-Leste are one of Southeast Asia's youngest football programs and have never reached a World Cup or AFC Asian Cup finals. Their 2026 ASEAN Championship play-off win over Brunei — 6-1 on aggregate — secured another place in the regional tournament's main group stage, following earlier appearances including 2004 and 2018.

Which trophies could Timor-Leste still win?

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

Which confederation does Timor-Leste compete in?

Timor-Leste 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