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Myanmar
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s) Chinthe
Association Myanmar Football Federation
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation AFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coach Myo Hlaing Win
Captain Maung Maung Lwin
Most caps David Htan (78)
Top scorer Myo Hlaing Win (36)
Home stadium Thuwunna Stadium
FIFA code MYA
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 138 Increase 1 (7 February 2019)
Highest 96 (April 1996)
Lowest 182 (August 2012, October 2012)
Elo ranking
Current 187 Decrease 10 (3 March 2019)
Highest 32 (5 August 1973)
Lowest 191 (4 March 2013)
First international
 Hong Kong 5–2 Burma 
(Hong Kong; 17 February 1950)
Biggest win
 Burma 9–0 Singapore 
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 9 November 1969)
Biggest defeat
 Japan 10–0 Myanmar 
(Chiba, Japan; 28 May 2021)
Asian Cup
Appearances 1 (first in 1968)
Best result Runners-up (1968)
AFC Challenge Cup
Appearances 3 (first in 2008)
Best result Fourth place (2008, 2010)
AFF Championship
Appearances 13 (first in 1996)
Best result Fourth place (2004)
Semi-finals (2016)
Medal record
Men's football
AFC Asian Cup
Silver 1968 Iran Team
Asian Games
Gold 1966 Thailand Team
Gold 1970 Thailand Team
Bronze 1954 Philippines Team
Southeast Asian Games
Gold 1965 Malaysia Team
Gold 1967 Thailand Team
Gold 1969 Burma Team
Gold 1971 Malaysia Team
Gold 1973 Singapore Team
Silver 1961 Burma Team
Silver 1993 Singapore Team
Bronze 1975 Thailand Team
Bronze 1977 Malaysia Team
King's Cup
Silver 1968 King's Cup Team
Silver 1975 King's Cup Team

The Myanmar national football team represents Myanmar in men's international association football. The team is managed by the Myanmar Football Federation. Before 1989, the team was known as the Burma national football team.

In their best years, the team was very successful. They finished second in the 1968 AFC Asian Cup. They also played in the Summer Olympics in 1972. The team won the Asian Games twice, in 1966 and 1970. They also won the Southeast Asian Games five times in a row from 1965 to 1973. After these golden years, the team faced challenges. They did not play in any World Cup qualifiers for the rest of the 20th century.

Since being renamed Myanmar, their best achievement has been a silver medal at the 1993 Southeast Asian Games. Myanmar first played in FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 2007 for the 2010 World Cup. They lost both matches to China.

Myanmar's Football Journey

The Golden Years (1948–1970s)

Myanmar's football team, then known as Burma, had a fantastic start. They won a bronze medal at the 1954 Asian Games. This was a big surprise and marked the beginning of their best period. They were the first men's team from Burma to win a medal at a continental event.

Even better, they won the gold medal at the 1966 Asian Games in Bangkok. They beat Iran in the final match. This team became one of the top two teams in the region. They finished second to Iran in the 1968 Asian Cup.

In the early 1970s, the team continued to shine. They qualified for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Even though they only won one game, they received the Fair Play Award. The next year, they won their fifth straight Southeast Asian Games gold medal.

In 1970, the team won their second Asian Games title in a row. This made them the third football team to win the Asian tournament twice. They were celebrated as heroes back home. During this time, many talented players emerged, like Suk Bahadur. He is still seen as one of Myanmar's greatest footballers.

However, over the years, the team's ability to keep winning titles slowly faded. This was mainly due to changes happening within the country.

Challenges and Comebacks (1970s–2010s)

After their golden era, Myanmar's football team faced many difficulties. Changes in the country's situation affected the entire football system. There was not enough money or good facilities. This made it hard for players to train and play abroad.

During this time, other teams like Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand grew stronger. This made it even harder for Myanmar to compete at the same level.

Despite these challenges, Myanmar still managed to win a silver medal at the 1993 Southeast Asian Games. They also earned a bronze medal in the 2004 AFF Championship.

A New Hope (2010–2019)

Around 2011, changes in Myanmar's political situation brought new hope for football. A new wave of talented players emerged. This marked a turning point for the national team.

A German coach named Gerd Zeise played a big role in this change. Under his guidance, the Myanmar U20 team made history. They qualified for their first-ever FIFA tournament, the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup. This happened after they reached the semi-finals of the 2014 AFC U19 Championship as the host nation.

In the 2016 AFF Championship, Myanmar hosted again and reached the semi-finals. They only lost to Thailand, who went on to win the tournament.

However, challenges remained. Myanmar's performance in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification was not good. They failed to qualify for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, losing badly to Kyrgyzstan. In 2018, under coach Antoine Hey, the team was knocked out of the AFF Championship in the group stage.

For the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, Myanmar started with tough matches. They lost to Mongolia, Japan, and Kyrgyzstan. This led to a change in coaches. When coach Antoine Hey returned, Myanmar surprisingly beat Tajikistan and Mongolia at home, which boosted their spirits.

Recent Challenges (2020–2022)

The national team faced significant difficulties during this period. Some key players were not available for international matches. As a result, Myanmar had a weaker squad for their games in Japan. They suffered a very heavy 0–10 loss to Japan. This meant they had to win their remaining matches to have any chance of qualifying. However, they lost to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which ended their World Cup hopes.

In the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup, Myanmar lost to Singapore and Thailand. They did manage a 2–0 win against Timor-Leste. But they failed to reach the semi-finals.

Myanmar was also in a very tough group for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification. They lost all their matches against Singapore, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

In the 2022 AFF Championship, Myanmar played some friendly matches to prepare. They won against two club teams. However, they lost 6–0 to Thailand. In the tournament, they lost their first match to Malaysia 1–0. They then lost to Singapore 3–2, despite Maung Maung Lwin scoring two goals. A 2–2 draw with Laos meant they were out of the tournament. They finished by losing 3–0 to Vietnam. Coach Antoine Hey resigned after this. Despite the results, many fans liked the team's playing style.

Signs of Improvement (2023–Present)

In March 2023, German coach Michael Feichtenbeiner took over. With the local league becoming more active, fans felt hopeful. Myanmar played in the 2023 Tri-Nation Series in India. Key players like Aung Thu and Nyein Chan Aung returned to the team.

In their first match, Myanmar lost 1–0 to India. In the second match against Kyrgyzstan, Kyaw Min Oo missed a penalty. But Aung Thu scored a late goal, and the match ended in a 1–1 draw. This result showed that the team's fighting spirit was returning.

In June 2023, Myanmar played friendly matches in China. They lost 4–0 to China. But they secured a 2–0 win against Macau. This was their first win in over two years. In September 2023, they drew 0–0 and won 1–0 against Nepal at home.

In October 2023, Myanmar played Macau in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. They won the first leg at home 5–1. The second leg was a 0–0 draw, but Myanmar advanced to the next round. They will face tough teams like Syria, North Korea, and Japan.

Myanmar started their World Cup qualification campaign with a 5–0 loss to Japan. They then lost 6–1 to North Korea at home. On March 21, 2024, Myanmar surprised many by holding Syria to a 1–1 draw. However, in the return leg, they lost 7–0 to Syria.

On October 10, 2024, Myanmar won a friendly match 2–0 against Sri Lanka.

Team Look and Home Ground

Team Kits

The Myanmar national team's uniform was made by FBT until 2018. In November 2018, the team signed a six-year deal with Warrix Sports. This contract is worth US$5.67 million and lasts until the end of 2024. Warrix introduced new home and away kits. The home kit is a red shirt, red shorts, and red socks. The away kit is all white.

Myanmar national football team kits
Kit Provider Period
West Germany Adidas 2011–2013
Italy Lotto 2013–2015
Thailand FBT 2015–2018
Thailand Warrix 2018–present

Home Stadium

Myanmar plays most of its home matches at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. This stadium is bigger and more modern than the older Bogyoke Aung San Stadium. In 2013, Thuwunna Stadium was upgraded to hold 50,000 fans, up from 32,000. It also hosted matches for the 2016 AFF Championship.

Myanmar national football team home stadiums
Image Stadium Capacity Location Last match
Thuwunna Stadium.JPG Thuwunna Stadium 50,000 Yangon v   Japan (6 June 2024; 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification)
Mandalarthiri Stadium.JPG Mandalar Thiri Stadium 31,270 Mandalay v     Nepal (7 November 2019; Friendly)

Match Results and Upcoming Games

Further information: Myanmar national football team results (2020–present)

Here are the recent match results for Myanmar and their upcoming games.

      Win       Draw       Loss       Fixture

2023 Matches

2024 Matches

Coaching Staff

Source
Position Name
Head Coach Myanmar Myo Hlaing Win
Assistant Coach Myanmar Kyi Aung Phyo
Myanmar Zin Lwin Latt
Myanmar Soe Aung Htet
Myanmar Zaw Win Tun
Goalkeeping Coach Myanmar Than Myint Zaw
Myanmar Kyaw Hlaing Thein
Myanmar Ko Ko Aung
Fitness Coach Myanmar Soe Htin Aung
Myanmar Thein Wai Oo
Video analyst Myanmar Saw Ye Mon
Team Doctor Myanmar Phyo Thet Hlaing Win
Media Officer Myanmar Zaw Minn Htike
Videographer Myanmar Zarni Ohn Khin
Scouting Myanmar Kyi Lwin
Physiotheropist Myanmar Thura Toe
Kit Manager Myanmar Aung Kyaw Lin

Coaching History

* As caretaker

Current Players

The players listed below were called up for friendly matches in November 2024.

Caps and goals are updated as of November 14, 2024, after the match against Singapore.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Zin Nyi Nyi Aung (2000-06-06) 6 June 2000 (age 25) 0 0 Myanmar Dagon Star United
18 1GK Pyae Phyo Thu (2002-10-20) 20 October 2002 (age 22) 6 0 Myanmar Shan United
2 2DF Ye Lin Htet (1999-07-18) 18 July 1999 (age 25) 1 0 Myanmar Yangon United
3 2DF Thet Hein Soe (2001-09-29) 29 September 2001 (age 23) 13 0 Myanmar Shan United
4 2DF Soe Moe Kyaw (1999-03-23) 23 March 1999 (age 26) 25 2 Cambodia Tiffy Army
5 2DF Thiha Htet Aung (1996-03-13) 13 March 1996 (age 29) 19 0 Myanmar Rakhine United
13 2DF Kyaw Phyo Wai (2000-06-21) 21 June 2000 (age 25) 0 0 Myanmar Yangon United
15 2DF Lat Wai Phone (2005-05-04) 4 May 2005 (age 20) 2 0 Myanmar Hantharwady United
16 2DF Zaw Ye Tun (1994-06-28) 28 June 1994 (age 31) 7 0 Myanmar Dagon Star United
17 2DF Thu Rein Soe (1998-09-04) 4 September 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Myanmar Yangon United
23 2DF Thu Ya 0 0 Myanmar Rakhine United
24 2DF Aung Wunna Soe (2000-04-19) 19 April 2000 (age 25) 3 0 Myanmar Shan United
6 3MF Lar Din Maw Yar (1995-08-06) 6 August 1995 (age 29) 24 0 Myanmar Hantharwaddy United
8 3MF Myat Kaung Khant (2000-07-15) 15 July 2000 (age 25) 15 1 Myanmar Shan United
11 3MF Lwin Moe Aung (1999-12-10) 10 December 1999 (age 25) 51 4 Thailand Rayong
12 3MF Khaing Ye Win 1 0 Myanmar ISPE
14 3MF Wai Lin Aung (1999-07-30) 30 July 1999 (age 25) 18 1 Myanmar Yangon United
22 3MF Zaw Win Thein (2003-03-01) 1 March 2003 (age 22) 15 0 Myanmar Yangon United
7 4FW Maung Maung Lwin (1996-06-18) 18 June 1996 (age 29) 74 12 Thailand Lamphun Warriors
9 4FW Than Toe Aung (2003-07-13) 13 July 2003 (age 22) 1 0 Myanmar Hantharwaddy
10 4FW Thiha Zaw (1993-12-28) 28 December 1993 (age 31) 8 3 Cambodia Nagaworld
19 4FW Hein Htet Aung (2001-10-05) 5 October 2001 (age 23) 31 0 Malaysia Negeri Sembilan
20 4FW Suan Lam Mang (1994-07-28) 28 July 1994 (age 30) 54 6 Myanmar Dagon Star
21 4FW Ye Yint Aung (2000-03-22) 22 March 2000 (age 25) 8 1 Myanmar Shan United
25 4FW Oakkar Naing (2003-11-08) 8 November 2003 (age 21) 5 0 Myanmar Yangon United

Recent Call-ups

These players have also been called up to the Myanmar squad in the last year.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Sann Satt Naing (1997-11-04) 4 November 1997 (age 27) 10 0 Myanmar Yangon United v.  Sri Lanka, 13 October 2024
GK Hein Htet Soe (2003-06-21) 21 June 2003 (age 22) 0 0 Myanmar Ayeyawady United
GK Pyae Phyo Aung (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 34) 0 0 Myanmar Yangon United v.  Sri Lanka, 13 October 2024
GK Phone Thit Sar Min (1997-11-06) 6 November 1997 (age 27) 0 0 Domestic Training Camp, 25 January 2024
GK Kyaw Zin Phyo (1993-02-01) 1 February 1993 (age 32) 43 0 Myanmar Shan United v.  Singapore, 14 November 2024
GK Nay Lin Htet (2002-04-23) 23 April 2002 (age 23) 0 0 Myanmar Hantharwaddy United v.  Singapore, 14 November 2024
DF Nanda Kyaw (1996-09-03) 3 September 1996 (age 28) 49 0 Myanmar Shan United v.  Singapore, 14 November 2024
DF Hein Phyo Win (1998-09-19) 19 September 1998 (age 26) 36 0 Myanmar Shan United v.  Singapore, 14 November 2024
DF Zwe Khant Min (2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 (age 25) 7 0 Myanmar Shan United v.  Singapore, 14 November 2024
DF Win Moe Kyaw (1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 28) 0 0 Myanmar Hanthawady United Domestic Training Camp, 21 September 2024
DF Kaung Htet Hein (2002-05-27) 27 May 2002 (age 23) 0 0 Myanmar Mahar United Domestic Training Camp, 21 September 2024
DF Nyein Chan (1994-06-02) 2 June 1994 (age 31) 20 0 Myanmar Dagon Port v.  North Korea, 11 June 2024
DF David Htan (1990-05-13) 13 May 1990 (age 35) 78 4 Myanmar Yangon United v.  North Korea, 11 June 2024
DF Zwe Htet Min (2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 (age 25) 1 0 Myanmar Shan United v.  North Korea, 11 June 2024
DF Hein Zeyar Lin (2000-08-12) 12 August 2000 (age 24) 13 0 Myanmar Yangon United v.  Japan, 6 June 2024INJ
DF Kaung Htet Paing (2004-05-27) 27 May 2004 (age 21) 4 0 Myanmar Dagon Port v.  Japan, 6 June 2024
MF Khun Kyaw Zin Hein (2002-07-15) 15 July 2002 (age 23) 3 0 Myanmar Shan United v.  Sri Lanka, 13 October 2024
MF Aung Naing Win (1997-06-01) 1 June 1997 (age 28) 8 0 Myanmar Shan United Domestic Training Camp, 21 September 2024
MF Yan Naing Oo (1996-03-31) 31 March 1996 (age 29) 44 1 Myanmar Yangon United Domestic Training Camp, 21 September 2024
MF Aung Myo Khant (2001-05-06) 6 May 2001 (age 24) 0 0 Myanmar Yangon United Domestic Training Camp, 21 September 2024
MF Moe Swe (2003-05-31) 31 May 2003 (age 22) 0 0 Myanmar Yadanarbon Domestic Training Camp, 21 September 2024
MF Nay Moe Naing (1997-12-13) 13 December 1997 (age 27) 9 1 Myanmar Hanthawady United v.  North Korea, 11 June 2024
MF Kyaw Min Oo (1996-06-16) 16 June 1996 (age 29) 33 1 Malaysia PDRM
MF Ar Kar Kyaw (2003-02-07) 7 February 2003 (age 22) 0 0 Myanmar Mahar United v.  Japan, 6 June 2024PRE
MF Htet Phyo Wai (2000-01-21) 21 January 2000 (age 25) 9 3 Myanmar Shan United Domestic Training Camp, 25 January 2024
MF Lin Htet Soe (1999-07-07) 7 July 1999 (age 26) 4 0 Myanmar Shan United Domestic Training Camp, 25 January 2024
FW Yan Kyaw Htwe (1995-10-13) 13 October 1995 (age 29) 1 0 Myanmar Yangon United v.  Sri Lanka, 13 October 2024
FW Aung Myat Thu (1994-04-25) 25 April 1994 (age 31) 0 0 Myanmar Hantharwaddy v.  Sri Lanka, 13 October 2024
FW Aung Kyaw Naing (1994-12-20) 20 December 1994 (age 30) 4 0 Myanmar Dagon Star Domestic Training Camp, 21 September 2024
FW Aung Thu (1996-05-22) 22 May 1996 (age 29) 49 11 Thailand Uthai Thani v.  Japan, 6 June 2024PRE
FW Kyaw Ko Ko (1992-12-20) 20 December 1992 (age 32) 54 16 Myanmar Rakhine United v.  Syria, 21 March 2024
FW Thu Rein Tun (2000-01-21) 21 January 2000 (age 25) 0 0 Myanmar Shan United Domestic Training Camp, 25 January 2024
FW Pyae Sone Aung (2006-03-31) 31 March 2006 (age 19) 0 0 Myanmar Thitsar Arman Domestic Training Camp, 25 January 2024
FW Win Naing Tun (2000-05-03) 3 May 2000 (age 25) 37 3 Thailand Chiangrai United
FW Aee Soe (1996-11-15) 15 November 1996 (age 28) 9 0 Myanmar Yangon United
FW Aung Kaung Mann (1998-02-18) 18 February 1998 (age 27) 30 2 Thailand Nakhon Ratchasima

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Player Records

Players whose names are in bold are still playing for Myanmar.

Most Games Played

Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 David Htan 78 4 2011–present
2 Zaw Min Tun 75 5 2011–2022
3 Maung Maung Lwin 70 10 2015–present
4 Khin Maung Lwin 67 4 2006–2017
Yan Paing 67 13 2002–2014
6 Yan Aung Kyaw 64 0 2011–2019
7 Myo Hlaing Win 63 36 1992–2005
8 Aung Kyaw Moe 55 8 1999–2010
Min Thu 55 1 1998–2008
Soe Myat Min 55 20 1998–2008

Top Goal Scorers

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Myo Hlaing Win 36 63 0.57 1992–2005
2 Soe Myat Min 20 55 0.36 1998–2008
3 Kyaw Ko Ko 16 54 0.3 2010–present
4 Yan Paing 13 67 0.19 2002–2014
5 Aung Thu 11 49 0.22 2015–present
6 Tin Myint Aung 10 65 0.29 1988–1999
Maung Maung Lwin 10 70 0.14 2015–present
8 Than Toe Aung 9 74 0.64 1987–2000
Ya Zar Win Thein 9 34 0.26 2007–2014
10 Aung Kyaw Moe 8 55 0.15 1999–2010

Tournament History

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1938 Part of  United Kingdom Part of  United Kingdom
as  Burma
Brazil 1950 Withdrew Withdrew from qualification
1954 to 1986 Did not enter Did not enter
as /  Myanmar
Italy 1990 Did not enter Did not enter
United States 1994 Withdrew Withdrew from qualification
France 1998 Did not enter Did not enter
South Korea Japan 2002 Withdrew Withdrew from qualification
Germany 2006 Banned Banned
South Africa 2010 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 11
Brazil 2014 4 1 0 3 2 6
Russia 2018 8 2 2 4 9 21
Qatar 2022 8 2 0 6 6 35
Canada Mexico United States 2026 8 1 2 5 8 29
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total 0/19 – – – – – – 30 6 4 20 25 102
  • Myanmar was banned in 2006 for pulling out of the 2002 qualifiers.
  • They were initially banned from the 2018 qualifiers due to crowd issues in a 2014 World Cup qualifying match. However, this ban was changed so that matches would be played in a neutral location instead.

Olympic Games

Olympic Games record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
France 1900 to Finland 1952 Did not participate
Australia 1956 to Mexico 1968 Did not qualify
West Germany 1972 Round 1 9/16 3 1 0 2 2 2 Squad
Canada 1976 to South Korea 1988 Did not qualify
Spain 1992 to present See Myanmar national under-23 team
Total Round 1 – 3 1 0 2 2 2 —

AFC Asian Cup

Main article: Myanmar at the AFC Asian Cup
AFC Asian Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Hong Kong 1956 Withdrew Withdrew
South Korea 1960
Israel 1964
Iran 1968 Runners-up 4 2 1 1 5 4 3 3 0 0 5 0
Thailand 1972 Withdrew Withdrew
Iran 1976
Kuwait 1980
Singapore 1984
Qatar 1988
Japan 1992 Did not enter Did not enter
United Arab Emirates 1996 Did not qualify 6 2 1 3 11 20
Lebanon 2000 3 2 0 1 6 4
China 2004 8 3 0 5 11 18
Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Vietnam 2007 Banned Banned
Qatar 2011 Did not enter AFC Challenge Cup
Australia 2015
United Arab Emirates 2019 Did not qualify 14 4 4 6 19 31
Qatar 2023 8 2 0 6 6 35
Saudi Arabia 2027 To be determined 8 1 2 5 8 29
Total Runners-up 4 2 1 1 5 4 50 17 7 26 66 137

Asian Games

Asian Games record
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
India 1951 Quarter-finals 1 0 0 1 0 2
Philippines 1954 Third place 4 2 0 1 10 8
Japan 1958 Group stage 2 0 0 2 3 6
Indonesia 1962 Withdrew
Thailand 1966 Champions 6 4 2 0 8 3
Thailand 1970 7 4 2 1 9 5
Iran 1974 Second round 6 2 1 3 14 14
Thailand 1978 Group stage 2 0 0 2 1 5
India 1982 3 1 0 2 3 8
South Korea 1986 did not qualify
China 1990
Japan 1994 Group stage 3 0 1 2 2 9
Thailand 1998 Withdrew
2002–present See Myanmar under-23 football team
Total Champions 34 13 6 14 49 60

AFC Challenge Cup

AFC Challenge Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Bangladesh 2006 Banned Banned
India 2008 Fourth place 5 2 0 3 6 6
Sri Lanka 2010 5 2 0 3 6 10 3 3 0 0 7 1
Nepal 2012 Did not qualify 3 0 1 2 2 6
Maldives 2014 Group stage 3 1 0 2 3 5 3 2 1 0 7 1
Total Best: Fourth place 13 5 0 8 15 21 9 5 2 2 16 8

ASEAN Championship

ASEAN Championship record Qualification record
Year Round Pos Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA
Singapore 1996 Group stage 6th 4 2 0 2 11 12 Squad No qualification
Vietnam 1998 5th 3 1 1 1 8 9 Squad 2 2 0 0 7 1
Thailand 2000 6th 3 1 0 2 4 8 Squad No qualification
Indonesia Singapore 2002 5th 4 2 1 1 13 5 Squad
Malaysia Vietnam 2004 Fourth place 4th 7 3 1 3 12 12 Squad
Singapore Thailand 2007 Group stage 6th 3 0 3 0 1 1 Squad Qualified automatically
Indonesia Thailand 2008 6th 3 1 0 2 4 8 Squad
Indonesia Vietnam 2010 7th 3 0 1 2 2 9 Squad
Malaysia Thailand 2012 8th 3 0 1 2 1 7 Squad 4 3 1 0 6 1
Singapore Vietnam 2014 7th 3 0 1 2 2 6 Squad 4 3 1 0 6 2
Myanmar Philippines 2016 Semi-finals 4th 4 2 0 2 5 9 Squad Qualified automatically
ASEAN 2018 Group stage 5th 4 2 1 1 7 5 Squad
Singapore 2020 8th 4 1 0 3 4 10 Squad
ASEAN 2022 8th 4 0 1 3 4 9 Squad
ASEAN 2024 To be determined Squad
Total Fourth place 15/15 52 15 11 26 78 110 — 10 8 2 0 19 4

Southeast Asian Games

Southeast Asian Games record
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
Thailand 1959 Group stage 3 0 0 3 3 10
Myanmar 1961 Runners-up 4 2 0 2 7 5
Cambodia 1963 Cancelled
Malaysia 1965 Champions 3 2 1 0 5 2
Thailand 1967 4 4 0 0 7 2
Myanmar 1969 3 3 0 0 8 1
Malaysia 1971 4 3 1 0 13 3
Singapore 1973 4 4 0 0 15 4
Thailand 1975 Third place 3 1 1 1 3 3
Malaysia 1977 4 3 0 1 12 9
Indonesia 1979 Group stage 4 0 1 3 2 5
Philippines 1981 2 0 1 1 3 4
Singapore 1983 3 1 0 2 3 4
Thailand 1985 Did not enter
Indonesia 1987 Fourth place 4 0 2 2 3 14
Malaysia 1989 Group stage 2 0 0 2 0 7
Philippines 1991 2 0 0 2 1 6
Singapore 1993 Runners-up 6 4 0 2 21 11
Thailand 1995 Fourth place 6 3 0 3 10 8
Indonesia 1997 Group stage 4 1 1 2 10 8
Brunei 1999 4 1 1 2 4 10
2001–present See Myanmar national under-23 team
Total 5 tiles 64 32 9 28 130 126

Team Achievements

Continental Awards

  • AFC Asian Cup
    • Med 2.png Runners-up (1): 1968
  • Asian Games
    • Med 1.png Gold medal (2): 1966, 1970 (shared)
    • Med 3.png Bronze medal (1): 1954

Regional Awards

  • Southeast Asian Games
    • Med 1.png Gold medal (5): 1965 (shared), 1967, 1969, 1971, 1973
    • Med 2.png Silver medal (3): 1961, 1993, 2007, 2015
    • Med 3.png Bronze medal (2): 1975, 1977, 2011

Friendly Tournament Awards

  • Merdeka Tournament
    • Med 1.png Champions (4): 1964, 1967 (shared), 1971, 2006
    • Med 2.png Runners-up (4): 1966, 1968, 1970, 2007
  • King's Cup
    • Med 2.png Runners-up (2): 1968, 1975
  • Jakarta Anniversary Tournament
    • Med 1.png Champions (4): 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975
    • Med 2.png Runners-up (1): 1976
  • Korea Cup
    • Med 1.png Champions (3): 1971 (shared), 1972, 1973 (shared)
    • Med 2.png Runners-up (1): 1975
    • Med 3.png Third Place (1): 1974
  • Myanmar Grand Royal Challenge Cup
    • Med 1.png Champions (2): 2006, 2008
  • Philippine Peace Cup
    • Med 1.png Champions (1): 2014
  • Colombo Cup
    • Med 3.png Third Place (3): 1952 (shared), 1953, 1955
  • 4-nation Tiger Trophy
    • Med 2.png Runners-up (1): 1995
  • AYA Bank Cup
    • Med 3.png Third Place (1): 2016
  • Tri-Nation Series
    • Med 2.png Runners-up (1): 2023

Summary of Medals

Competition 1 2 3 Total
AFC Asian Cup 0 1 0 1
Asian Games 2 1 0 3
Southeast Asian Games 5 3 2 10
Total 7 5 2 14

Images for kids

  • Thuwunna Stadium

    Thuwunna Stadium, Myanmar's main home ground.

  • Mandalarthiri Stadium

    Mandalar Thiri Stadium, another stadium used for home matches.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Birmania para niños

  • Myanmar national football team results 1950 to 2024
  • Myanmar national under-22 football team 2001 to 2023
  • Myanmar national under-19 football team 1959 to 2024
  • Myanmar national under-19 football team 1959 to 2024
  • Myanmar national under-17 football team
  • Myanmar women's national football team
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