Laos national football team facts for kids
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Association | Lao Football Federation (LFF) | ||
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Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) | ||
Head coach | Ha Hyeok-jun | ||
Captain | Bounphachan Bounkong | ||
Most caps | Soukaphone Vongchiengkham (57) | ||
Top scorer | Visay Phaphouvanin (18) | ||
Home stadium | New Laos National Stadium | ||
FIFA code | LAO | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 184 ![]() |
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Highest | 134 (September 1998) | ||
Lowest | 210 (August 2012) | ||
Elo ranking | |||
Current | 221 ![]() |
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Highest | 142 (1961) | ||
Lowest | 224 (June 2019) | ||
First international | |||
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Biggest win | |||
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Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Jakarta, Indonesia; 15 November 1963) |
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AFF Championship | |||
Appearances | 14 (first in 1996) | ||
Best result | Group stage (1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024) |
The Laos national football team plays for Laos in the sport of football. It is managed by the Lao Football Federation.
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History of Laos Football
The Laos national football team has not yet qualified for major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup.
The team first played in the 1995 Southeast Asian Games. They also took part in the first 1996 AFF Championship. In that tournament, they tied with Vietnam 1–1 and won against Cambodia 1–0.
In 1995, Laos beat Brunei and the Philippines. Two years later, at the 1997 Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta, they won against Malaysia 1–0 and the Philippines 4–1.
For the 2004 Asian Cup qualifiers, Laos beat Bangladesh 2–1. In the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, they moved to the second round. This happened because Guam and Nepal left the tournament. However, Laos lost all their games in that round.
Laos also reached the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They beat Cambodia 8–6 over two games. In the second round, they lost to China 13–3. The team's first time in a big continental tournament was in 2014 at the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup.
Recent Matches and Upcoming Games
Here are the results of recent matches and games coming up for the Laos national football team. Win Draw Loss
Matches in 2025
20 March Friendly | Laos ![]() |
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Vientiane, Laos |
19:45 UTC+7 | Stadium: New Laos National Stadium Attendance: 3,955 Referee: Songkran Bunmeekiart (Thailand) |
25 March 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification | Vietnam ![]() |
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Bình Dương, Vietnam |
19:30 UTC+7 | Stadium: Gò Đậu Stadium Attendance: 11,068 Referee: Yahya Ali Al-Mulla (United Arab Emirates) |
10 June 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification | Laos ![]() |
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Vientiane, Laos |
19:00 UTC+7 |
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Stadium: New Laos National Stadium Attendance: 5,123 Referee: Nivon Robesh (Sri Lanka) |
9 October 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification | Laos ![]() |
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Vientiane, Laos |
--:-- UTC+7 | Stadium: New Laos National Stadium |
14 October 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification | Malaysia ![]() |
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
--:-- UTC+8 | Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium |
18 November 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification | Laos ![]() |
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Vientiane, Laos |
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium |
Matches in 2026
31 March 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification | Nepal ![]() |
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Kathmandu, Nepal |
Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala |
Meet the Players
This section lists the players who are part of the Laos national football team.
Current Squad
These players were chosen for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round match against Nepal on 10 June 2025.
Caps means how many times a player has played for the national team. Goals means how many goals they have scored. These numbers are correct as of 10 June 2025, after the match against Nepal.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | Xaysavath Souvanhansok | 3 September 1999 | 15 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Kop Lokphathip | 8 May 2006 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Anoulak Vilaphone | 15 February 2001 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Anantaza Siphongphan | 9 November 2004 | 24 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Phoutthavong Sangvilay | 16 October 2004 | 23 | 2 | ![]() |
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DF | Phetdavanh Somsanith | 24 April 2004 | 14 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | At Viengkham | 24 October 2000 | 12 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Sengdaovy Hanthavong | 4 October 1998 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Xeedee Phomsavanh | 28 March 2002 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Xayasith Singsavang | 13 December 2000 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Khammanh Thapaseuth | 30 November 2007 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Oun Phetvongsa | 29 September 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Chittakone Vannachone | 24 December 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone | 17 February 2004 | 18 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Sonesanith Phommachanh | 11 December 2001 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Damoth Thongkhamsavath | 3 April 2004 | 14 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Khonesavanh Keonuchanh | 4 June 2004 | 0 | 0 | Unattached | |
MF | Sayfon Keohanam | 11 July 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Bounphachan Bounkong | 29 November 2000 | 30 | 7 | ![]() |
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FW | Chony Waenpaseuth | 27 November 2002 | 21 | 2 | ![]() |
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FW | Anousone Xaypanya | 16 December 2002 | 17 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Soukphachan Lueanthala | 24 August 2002 | 11 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Peter Phanthavong | 15 February 2006 | 7 | 2 | ![]() |
Recent Call-ups
These players were also called to join the squad in the 12 months before the current list.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Keo-Oudone Souvannasangso | 19 June 2000 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Victor Ngovinassack | 6 June 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Sonevilay Phetviengsy | 27 May 2004 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Inthavong Luangsalath | 31 March 2001 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Jenou Yasotoukee | 15 March 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Vongsakda Chanthaleuxay | 28 November 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Phonsack Seesavath | 4 October 2004 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Somsavath Phomsopha | 25 May 1997 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Phousomboun Panyavong | 20 June 2007 | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Phoutthalak Thongsanith | 3 December 2002 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Roman Angot | 2 March 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Theo Klein | 9 April 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Anoulak Sayyalath | 5 October 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Phoutthasay Khochalern | 29 December 1995 | 45 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Phathana Phommathep | 27 February 1999 | 21 | 2 | ![]() |
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MF | Phoutdavy Phommasane | 2 February 1994 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Souphan Khambaion | 30 January 2002 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Sisawad Dalavong | 11 August 1996 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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Coaching Team
Here is a list of the people who coach and manage the Laos national football team.
Past Coaches
This table shows the history of managers for the Laos national football team.
Name | Period | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % |
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January 2001 – June 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
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October 2003 – October 2004 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 |
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October 2004 – September 2006 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20.00 |
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October 2006 – January 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 42.86 |
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February 2008 – November 2008 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.00 |
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December 2008 – July 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
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July 2009 – July 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20.00 |
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July 2010 – December 2010 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16.67 |
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January 2011 – February 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
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February 2011 – December 2011 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25.00 |
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May 2012 – January 2014 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.22 |
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January 2014 – July 2014 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
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August 2014 – May 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 40.00 |
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June 2015 – May 2016 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 |
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May 2016 – December 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
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12–21 October 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.00 |
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June 2017 – August 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.33 |
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15 October 2018 – 2019 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12.50 |
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December 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
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7 January 2022 – 5 June 2023 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 23.07 |
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20 September 2023 – 13 August 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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14 August 2024 – | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Player Records
This section shows which players have played the most games and scored the most goals for Laos.
Most Games Played
This table lists the players with the highest number of "caps" (games played) for the Laos national team.
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
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1 | Soukaphone Vongchiengkham | 57 | 15 | 2010–2023 |
2 | Saynakhonevieng Phommapanya | 54 | 2 | 2006–2016 |
3 | Visay Phaphouvanin | 51 | 18 | 2002–2013 |
4 | Khampheng Sayavutthi | 50 | 15 | 2010–2017 |
5 | Phoutthasay Khochalern | 44 | 1 | 2013–present |
6 | Ketsada Souksavanh | 36 | 3 | 2008–2014 |
7 | Keoviengphet Liththideth | 35 | 4 | 2010–2018 |
Khamphoumy Hanvilay | 35 | 0 | 2011–2016 | |
9 | Khonesavanh Sihavong | 34 | 6 | 2012–2017 |
10 | Chalana Luang-Amath | 32 | 5 | 1996–2004 |
Top Goal Scorers
This table shows the players who have scored the most goals for the Laos national team.
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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1 | Visay Phaphouvanin | 18 | 51 | 0.35 | 2002–2013 |
2 | Khampheng Sayavutthi | 15 | 50 | 0.3 | 2010–2017 |
Soukaphone Vongchiengkham | 15 | 57 | 0.26 | 2010–2023 | |
4 | Bounphachan Bounkong | 7 | 26 | 0.27 | 2018–present |
5 | Bounlap Khenkitisack | 6 | 16 | 0.38 | 1993–2000 |
Lamnao Singto | 6 | 20 | 0.3 | 2004–2011 | |
Phithack Kongmathilath | 6 | 23 | 0.26 | 2017–2022 | |
Phatthana Syvilay | 6 | 31 | 0.19 | 2010–2016 | |
Khonesavanh Sihavong | 6 | 34 | 0.18 | 2012–2017 | |
10 | Kanlaya Sysomvang | 5 | 19 | 0.26 | 2010–2012 |
Sitthideth Khanthavong | 5 | 24 | 0.21 | 2012–2016 | |
Chalana Luang-Amath | 5 | 32 | 0.16 | 1996–2004 |
Tournament Records
This section shows how the Laos national football team has performed in different football tournaments.
FIFA World Cup
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Did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 40 | |||||||||
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8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 36 | ||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 19 | |||||||||
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8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 29 | ||||||||||
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Total | 0/6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 24 | 127 |
AFC Asian Cup
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | ||||||||
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Did not qualify | AFC Challenge Cup | |||||||||||||
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Total | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 62 |
Asian Games
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Year | Round | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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21st | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
AFC Challenge Cup
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Year | Round | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Group stage | 8/8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
AFC Solidarity Cup
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Third place | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 9 |
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Match-ups Against Other Teams
This table shows how the Laos national football team has played against different countries. The results are updated as of the match against Nepal on 10 June 2025.
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Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Confederation |
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3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | AFC |
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5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | AFC |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | AFC |
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11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 15 | +15 | AFC |
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17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 30 | −6 | AFC |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13 | −10 | AFC |
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4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | −6 | AFC |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | −15 | CAF |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | AFC |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | −10 | AFC |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | −6 | AFC |
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10 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 48 | −36 | AFC |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | −19 | AFC |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | −6 | AFC |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | −5 | UEFA |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | AFC |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | −9 | AFC |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | CAF |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | AFC |
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20 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 62 | −51 | AFC |
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4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | −12 | AFC |
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5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | AFC |
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19 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 58 | −45 | AFC |
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7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | −2 | AFC |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | −19 | AFC |
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14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 22 | +1 | AFC |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | −10 | AFC |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | AFC |
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13 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 42 | −30 | AFC |
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7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | −28 | AFC |
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8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | −2 | AFC |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | −20 | AFC |
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13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 46 | −31 | AFC |
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8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 9 | +13 | AFC |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 | AFC |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | −9 | AFC |
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24 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 95 | −89 | AFC |
37 Countries | 215 | 42 | 31 | 142 | 220 | 675 | −455 | FIFA |
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Laos para niños