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

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Vietnam's story so far

Vietnam 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. Vietnam reached the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals in 2007 and 2019. In 2019, the Golden Star Warriors eliminated Jordan on penalties in the round of 16 before losing narrowly to Japan, their best modern continental run while still chasing a first World Cup finals appearance.

Vietnam at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultVietnam reached the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals in 2007 and 2019. In 2019, the Golden Star Warriors eliminated Jordan on penalties in the round of 16 before losing narrowly to Japan, their best modern continental run while still chasing a first World Cup finals appearance.

What would it take?

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

No. Vietnam has never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Vietnam reached the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals in 2007 and 2019. In 2019, the Golden Star Warriors eliminated Jordan on penalties in the round of 16 before losing narrowly to Japan, their best modern continental run while still chasing a first World Cup finals appearance.

What is Vietnam's best-ever tournament result?

Vietnam reached the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals in 2007 and 2019. In 2019, the Golden Star Warriors eliminated Jordan on penalties in the round of 16 before losing narrowly to Japan, their best modern continental run while still chasing a first World Cup finals appearance.

Which trophies could Vietnam still win?

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

Which confederation does Vietnam compete in?

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

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09