Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.
Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title
Turkmenistan have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.
Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet
Turkmenistan 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. Turkmenistan played at the Asian Cup finals in 2004 and 2019. Their 2019 group campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat by Oman. Their next return attempt ended on 31 March 2026, when Thailand won the decisive 2027 qualifier 2-1 with an 89th-minute goal; Turkmenistan had needed only a draw to qualify.
| Confederation | Asia (AFC) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | AFC Asian Cup |
| Selected tournament milestones | Turkmenistan played at the Asian Cup finals in 2004 and 2019. Their 2019 group campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat by Oman. Their next return attempt ended on 31 March 2026, when Thailand won the decisive 2027 qualifier 2-1 with an 89th-minute goal; Turkmenistan had needed only a draw to qualify. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Turkmenistan 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.
No. Turkmenistan have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Turkmenistan played at the Asian Cup finals in 2004 and 2019. Their 2019 group campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat by Oman. Their next return attempt ended on 31 March 2026, when Thailand won the decisive 2027 qualifier 2-1 with an 89th-minute goal; Turkmenistan had needed only a draw to qualify.
Turkmenistan played at the Asian Cup finals in 2004 and 2019. Their 2019 group campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat by Oman. Their next return attempt ended on 31 March 2026, when Thailand won the decisive 2027 qualifier 2-1 with an 89th-minute goal; Turkmenistan had needed only a draw to qualify.
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.
Turkmenistan 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. Tournament edition names do not always match the calendar year in which every match was played.
