Nepal national football team results explained

See main article: Nepal national football team.

This is a list of Nepal's men's national football team results from the oldest known record to the present day only

* Nepal score always listed first

2020–

Results accurate up to 31 March 2023.[1]

DateOpponentResultScore*VenueCompetition
31 March 2023Laosw2-1Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduThree nation prime minister cup
28 March2023BhutanD1-1Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduThree nation prime minister cup
22 March 2023LaosW2-0Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduThree nation prime minister cup
25 March 2022W2–0 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduInternational friendly
16 November 2022W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduInternational friendly
27 September 2022W3–1 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduInternational friendly
14 June 2022L0–7 Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
11 June 2022L1–4 Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
8 June 2022L0–2 Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round[2]
3 June 2022L0–2 Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, DohaInternational friendly[3]
28 May 2022D2–2 Grand Hamad Stadium, QatarInternational friendly
24 March 2022L0–2 Chonburi Stadium, ChonburiInternational friendly
1 February 2022W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduInternational friendly
29 January 2022W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduInternational friendly
16 October 2021L0–3 National Football Stadium (Maldives), Malé2021 SAFF Championship (final)
13 October 2021D1–1 National Football Stadium (Maldives), Malé2021 SAFF Championship
10 October 2021L0–1 National Football Stadium (Maldives), Malé2021 SAFF Championship
4 October 2021W2–3 National Football Stadium (Maldives), Malé2021 SAFF Championship
1 October 2021W1–0 National Football Stadium (Maldives), Malé2021 SAFF Championship
26 September 2021L2–7 Qatar University Stadium, DohaInternational friendly
5 September 2021L1–2 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduInternational friendly
2 September 2021D1–1 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduInternational friendly
11 June 2021L0–3 Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium, Kuwait City2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
7 June 2021L0–3 Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium, Kuwait City2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 June 2021W2–0 Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium, Kuwait City2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
29 May 2021L2–6 Basra International Stadium, BasraInternational friendly
29 March 2021W2–1 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduThree Nations Cup (final)[4]
27 March 2021D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduThree Nations Cup[5]
25 March 2021D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, KathmanduThree Nations Cup[6]
17 November 2020[7] D0–0 Bangabandhu National Stadium, DhakaInternational friendly
13 November 2020L0–2 Bangabandhu National Stadium, DhakaInternational friendly

2015–2019

Results are accurate to 19 November 2019.[1]

DateOpponentResultScore*VenueCompetition
19 November 2019L0–1 Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu
7 November 2019L0–3 Mandalarthiri Stadium, MandalayInternational friendly
15 October 2019L0–3 Amman International Stadium, Amman
10 October 2019L0–5 Canberra Stadium, Canberra
10 September 2019W2–0 Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan
5 September 2019L0–7 Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait
26 August 2019 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.L0–1 Larkin Stadium, Johor Bahru, MalaysiaExhibition match (Unofficial Friendly)[8]
6 June 2019D1–1 National Stadium, Kaohsiung, TaiwanInternational friendly[9]
2 June 2019L0–2 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaInternational friendly[10]
25 March 2019L0–1 Al-Ahmadi Stadium, Al Ahmadi, KuwaitInternational friendly[11]
21 March 2019D0–0 Al-Ahmadi Stadium, Al Ahmadi, KuwaitInternational friendly[12]
6 October 2018 PalestineL0–1 Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh2018 Bangabandhu Cup
2 October 2018 TajikistanL0–2 Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh2018 Bangabandhu Cup
12 September 2018 MaldivesL0–3 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2018 SAFF Championship
8 September 2018 BangladeshW2–0 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2018 SAFF Championship
6 September 2018W4–0 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2018 SAFF Championship
4 September 2018 PakistanL1–2 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2018 SAFF Championship
27 March 2018 YemenL1–2 Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
14 November 2017 PhilippinesD0–0 ANFA Complex, Lalitpur, Nepal2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
10 October 2017 TajikistanL0–3 Pamir Stadium, Dushanbe, Tajikistan2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round[13]
5 September 2017 TajikistanL1–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round[14]
13 June 2017 YemenD0–0 Halchowk Stadium, Kathmandu, Nepal2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
6 June 2017 IndiaL0–2 Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai, IndiaInternational friendly
28 March 2017 PhilippinesL1–4 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
19 November 2016 Friends of JapanW1–0 ANFA Complex, Lalitpur, NepalExhibition match (Unofficial Friendly)
15 November 2016 MacauW1–0 Sarawak Stadium, Kuching, Malaysia2016 AFC Solidarity Cup (final)
12 November 2016 LaosW2–2
3–0
Sarawak State Stadium, Kuching, Malaysia2016 AFC Solidarity Cup
8 November 2016 BruneiW3–0 Sarawak Stadium, Kuching, Malaysia2016 AFC Solidarity Cup
5 November 2016 Timor-LesteD0–0 Sarawak State Stadium, Kuching, Malaysia2016 AFC Solidarity Cup
29 May 2016 LaosD1–1 New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, LaosInternational friendly
29 March 2016D1–1 Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Seremban, MalaysiaExhibition match (Unofficial Friendly)
22 January 2016W3–0 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2016 Bangabandhu Cup (final)
19 January 2016W4–1 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2016 Bangabandhu Cup
14 January 2016D0–0 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2016 Bangabandhu Cup
13 January 2016W1–0 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2016 Bangabandhu Cup
9 January 2016 Felda United F.C.D0–0 Shamsul Huda Stadium, Jessore, Bangladesh2016 Bangabandhu Cup
27 December 2015L1–4 Trivandrum International Stadium, Trivandrum, India2015 SAFF Championship
23 December 2015L0–1 Trivandrum International Stadium, Trivandrum, India2015 SAFF Championship
16 December 2015L0–1 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, BangladeshInternational friendly
31 August 2015D0–0 Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune, IndiaInternational friendly
23 August 2015 Manang Marshyangdi ClubD1–1 ANFA Complex, Satdobato, Lalitpur, NepalInternational friendly
14 August 2015 (U19) D0–0 ANFA Complex, Satdobato, Lalitpur, NepalInternational friendly
17 March 2015D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
12 March 2015L0–2 Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati, India

2010–2014

Result are accurate to 31 October 2014[15]

DateOpponentResultScore*VenueCompetition
31 October 2014L0–3 Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha, QatarInternational friendly
25 June 2014L0–2 Gajayana Stadium, Malang, IndonesiaInternational friendly
20 June 2014 (U16)W1–0 ANFA Complex, Satdobato, Lalitpur, NepalExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
11 April 2014L0–3 Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha, QatarInternational friendly
25 March 2014L0–2 Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha, QatarInternational friendly
19 November 2013L0–2 Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri, IndiaInternational friendly
8 September 2013L0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2013 SAFF Championships
5 September 2013W2–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2013 SAFF Championship
3 September 2013D1–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal
31 August 2013W2–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2013 SAFF Championship
24 August 2013 Al-Fahaheel FCW3–0 Fahaheel Stadium, Kuwait City, KuwaitExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
18 August 2013 Al-Arabi SCW8–2 Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha, QatarExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
17 August 2013 (U20)W2–0 Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium, Kuwait City, KuwaitExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
13 August 2013 East Riffa FCW1–0 Al Ahli Stadium, Manama, BahrainExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
7 August 2013 (U23)L0–3 Al Ahli Stadium, Manama, BahrainExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
6 March 2013D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2014 AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers
4 March 2013L0–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2014 AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers
2 March 2013W6–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2014 AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers
9 February 2013L0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalInternational friendly
6 February 2013L0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalInternational friendly
20 September 2012D1–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalInternational friendly
18 September 2012Cancelled Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalInternational friendly
30 August 2012 L0–2 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India2012 Nehru Cup
28 August 2012 D0–0 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India2012 Nehru Cup
23 August 2012 L1–2 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India2012 Nehru Cup
12 March 2012 L0–3 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2012 AFC Challenge Cup
10 March 2012 L0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2012 AFC Challenge Cup
8 March 2012L0–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2012 AFC Challenge Cup
9 December 2011L0–1 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India2011 SAFF Championship
6 December 2011D1–1 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India2011 SAFF Championship
4 December 2011W1–0 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India2011 SAFF Championship
2 December 2011D1–1 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India2011 SAFF Championship
11 October 2011L0–4 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, PhilippinesInternational friendly
28 July 2011D1–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
23 July 2011L0–9 Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
2 July 2011W5–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round
29 June 2011W2–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round
11 April 2011D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification
9 April 2011L0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification
7 April 2011W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification
19 March 2011W2–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalInternational friendly
17 March 2011W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalInternational friendly

* Nepal score always listed first

2005–2009

DateOpponentResultScore*VenueCompetition
9 December 2009 W3–0 Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2009 SAFF Championship
7 December 2009L0–1 Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2009 SAFF Championship
5 December 2009D1–1 Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2009 SAFF Championship
28 March 2009D1–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2010 AFC Challenge Cup qualification
26 March 2009D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2010 AFC Challenge Cup qualification
14 March 2009 W0–0
4–2
Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2009 ANFA Cup
13 March 2009 JW GROUPW2–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2009 ANFA Cup
11 March 2009 W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2009 ANFA Cup
6 March 2009 Arambagh KSD1–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2009 ANFA Cup
20 October 2008 (U-20)L1–3 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia2008 Merdeka Tournament
17 October 2008D2–2 MBPJ Stadium, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2008 Merdeka Tournament
15 October 2008L0–4 MBPJ Stadium, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2008 Merdeka Tournament
4 August 2008W3–0 Gachibowli Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad, India2008 AFC Challenge Cup
2 August 2008L0–1 Gachibowli Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad, India2008 AFC Challenge Cup
31 July 2008L0–3 Gachibowli Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad, India2008 AFC Challenge Cup
3 June 2008L0–4 Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, Malé, Maldives2008 SAFF Championship
5 June 2008L1–4 Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, Malé, Maldives2008 SAFF Championship
7 June 2008W4–1 Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, Malé, Maldives2008 SAFF Championship
26 May 2008W1–0 National Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification
24 May 2008W3–2 National Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification
28 October 2007L0–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (first round)
8 October 2007L0–2 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (first round)
12 December 2005W3–1 Peoples Football Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan2005 SAFF Gold Cup
10 December 2005L0–2 Peoples Football Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan2005 SAFF Gold Cup
8 December 2005L1–2 Peoples Football Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan2005 SAFF Gold Cup

2000–2004

DateOpponentResultScore*VenueCompetition
24 October 2003 L0–7 Muscat, Oman2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
21 October 2003 L0–2 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
29 September 2003 L0–6 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
29 September 2003 L0–16 Incheon, Korea Republic2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
27 September 2003 L0–7 Daegu, Korea Republic2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
25 September 2003 L0–7 Daegu, Korea Republic2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
20 March 2003 L0–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
18 March 2003 W4–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
15 January 2003 L2–3 Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2003 SAFF Gold Cup
13 January 2003 W2–0 Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2003 SAFF Gold Cup
11 January 2003 L0–1 Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh2003 SAFF Gold Cup
25 April 2001 W6–1 Almaty Central Stadium, Almaty, Kazakhstan2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
23 April 2001 L2–4 Almaty Central Stadium, Almaty, Kazakhstan2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
21 April 2001 L0–4 Almaty Central Stadium, Almaty, Kazakhstan2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
16 April 2001 W4–1 Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdad, Iraq2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
14 April 2001 L1–9 Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdad, Iraq2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
12 April 2001 L0–6 Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdad, Iraq2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
18 February 2000 L0–5 Kuwait2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification
14 February 2000 L0–5 Kuwait2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification
12 February 2000 W3–0 Kuwait2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification
10 February 2000 L0–3 Kuwait2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification
31 January 2000 SoongsilL0–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2000 ANFA Cup
29 January 2000 Air Force Central F.C.W3–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2000 ANFA Cup
26 January 2000 W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2000 ANFA Cup
24 January 2000 SoongsilD0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2000 ANFA Cup

1985–1999

DateOpponentResultScore*VenueCompetition
4 October 1999L0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1999 South Asian Games
2 October 1999W2–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1999 South Asian Games
28 September 1999L0–4 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1999 South Asian Games
28 September 1999L3–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1999 South Asian Games
26 September 1999W7–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1999 South Asian Games
1 May 1999L0–2 Nehru Stadium, Margao, India1999 SAFF Gold Cup
29 April 1999L1–2 Nehru Stadium, Margao, India1999 SAFF Gold Cup
27 April 1999L2–3 Nehru Stadium, Margao, India1999 SAFF Gold Cup
25 April 1999W3–2 Nehru Stadium, Margao, India1999 SAFF Gold Cup
5 December 1998L0–1 Trang Stadium, Tran, Thailand1998 Asian Games
1 December 1998L0–5 Trang Stadium, Tran, Thailand1998 Asian Games
8 September 1997L1–3 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1997 SAFF Gold Cup
4 September 1997L0–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1997 SAFF Gold Cup
28 June 1997L1–2 National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
25 June 1997L0–3 National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
23 June 1997L0–6 National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
27 March 1997L0–6 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
25 March 1997L0–1 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
23 March 1997D1–1 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
27 December 1995L0–0
5–3
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Madras, India1995 South Asian Games
25 December 1995L0–3 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Madras, India1995 South Asian Games
23 December 1995L1–2 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Madras, India1995 South Asian Games
19 December 1995W1–0 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Madras, India1995 South Asian Games
27 March 1995L1–2 (a.e.t.) Colombo, Sri Lanka1995 South Asian Gold Cup
29 March 1995W2–0 Colombo, Sri Lanka1995 South Asian Gold Cup
27 March 1995L0–2 Colombo, Sri Lanka1995 South Asian Gold Cup
15 December 1993W2–2
4–3
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh1993 South Asian Games
15 December 1993D0–0Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh1993 South Asian Games
15 December 1993W1–0Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh1993 South Asian Games
21 July 1993L0–1 Lahore, Pakistan1993 SAFF Gold Cup
19 July 1993D0–0 Lahore, Pakistan1993 SAFF Gold Cup
16 July 1993D1–1 Lahore, Pakistan1993 SAFF Gold Cup
28 December 1991L0–2 Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka1991 South Asian Games
24 December 1991L0–1 Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka1991 South Asian Games
22 December 1991D2–2 Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka1991 South Asian Games
26 October 1989L1–2 Islamabad, Pakistan1989 South Asian Games
22 October 1989D0–0 Islamabad, Pakistan1989 South Asian Games
20 October 1989D0–0 Islamabad, Pakistan1989 South Asian Games
4 June 1988L0–3 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1 June 1988L0–3 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification
27 May 1988L0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification
25 May 1988D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification
23 November 1987L0–1 Salt Lake Stadium, Calcutta, India1987 South Asian Games
23 November 1987W6–2 Salt Lake Stadium, Calcutta, India1987 South Asian Games
21 November 1987W1–0 Salt Lake Stadium, Calcutta, India1987 South Asian Games
11 December 1986L1–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalPanchayat Silver Jubilee Cup 1986[16]
10 December 1986 Beijing Army UnitL0–3 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalPanchayat Silver Jubilee Cup 1986
6 December 1986L0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalPanchayat Silver Jubilee Cup 1986
4 December 1986W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalPanchayat Silver Jubilee Cup 1986
2 December 1986D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalPanchayat Silver Jubilee Cup 1986
28 September 1986L0–6 Daejeon Stadium, Daejeon, Korea Republic1986 Asian Games
26 September 1986L0–1 Daejeon Stadium, Daejeon, Korea Republic1986 Asian Games
22 September 1986L0–5 Daejeon Stadium, Daejeon, Korea Republic1986 Asian Games
20 September 1986L0–5 Daejeon Stadium, Daejeon, Korea Republic1986 Asian Games
2 May 1986L0–5 Islamabad, Pakistan1986 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
1 May 1986 (B)W2–0 Islamabad, Pakistan1986 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
29 April 1986L0–5 Islamabad, Pakistan1986 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
25 April 1986D2–2 Islamabad, Pakistan1986 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup[17]
25 December 1985W2–2
3–2
Dhaka, Bangladesh1985 South Asian Games
22 December 1985W1–0 Dhaka, Bangladesh1985 South Asian Games
21 December 1985L0–2 Dhaka, Bangladesh1985 South Asian Games
30 April 1985L0–1 Peshawar, Pakistan1985 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
29 April 1985L0–8 Peshawar, Pakistan1985 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
6 April 1985L0–4 Dongdaemun Stadium, Seoul, South Korea1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
31 March 1985L0–5 Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
16 March 1985D0–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 March 1985L0–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1986 FIFA World Cup qualification

1972–1984

DateOpponentResultScore*VenueCompetition
28 October 1984 L0–8 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification
26 October 1984 L0–11 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification
22 October 1984 L0–4 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification
19 October 1984 L0–7 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification
23 September 1984 W4–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1984 South Asian Games[18]
21 September 1984 L0–5 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1984 South Asian Games
20 September 1984 W5–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1984 South Asian Games
18 September 1984 W4–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1984 South Asian Games
28 September 1983 L0–2 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMerdeka Tournament 1983
26 September 1983 Combinado de Primera BL0–3 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMerdeka Tournament 1983
24 September 1983 L0–1 Johor Bahru, MalaysiaMerdeka Tournament 1983
22 September 1983 L0–1 Seremban, MalaysiaMerdeka Tournament 1983
19 September 1983 L0–7 Kota Bharu, MalaysiaMerdeka Tournament 1983[19]
5 September 1983 L2–4 Bangladesh1983 Presidents Cup
17 April 1983 SichuanL0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1983 ANFA Cup
17 April 1983 SichuanL0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1983 ANFA Cup[20]
April 1983 W1-0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1983 ANFA Cup
10 April 1984L0–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1983 ANFA Cup
25 November 1982 L0–3 New Delhi, India1982 Asian Games
23 November 1982 L0–3 New Delhi, India1982 Asian Games
21 November 1982 L1–3 New Delhi, India1982 Asian Games
7 May 1982 L1–3 Bangkok, Thailand1982 King's Cup
5 May 1982 L0–2 Bangkok, Thailand1982 King's Cup
2 May 1982 W1–0 Bangkok, Thailand1982 King's Cup
1 May 1982 TianjinL0–4 Bangkok, Thailand1982 King's Cup
April 1982 Kunming Army UnitL1–3 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1982 ANFA Cup (final)[21]
April 1982W1–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1982 ANFA Cup
1 April 1982 W3–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1982 ANFA Cup
April 1982 Kunming Army UnitL0–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1982 ANFA Cup
20 February 1982L0–4 National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan1982 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
19 February 1982ShandongW1–0 National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan1982 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
17 February 1982L0–1 National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan1982 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
16 February 1982D1–1 National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan1982 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
14 February 1982 (Pakistan Blues)D1–1 National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan1982 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
12 February 1982L0–2 National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan1982 Quaid-E-Azam International Cup
9 June 1979W2–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
7 June 1979W3–2 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, NepalExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
6 November 1972W4–0 ChinaExhibition match (Unofficial friendly)
13 October 1972 L2–6 ChinaInternational friendly

Record

By competition

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup finals recordFIFA World Cup qualification record
YearResultPointsResultPoints
Non-FIFA MemberNon-FIFA Member
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962
1966
WithdrewWithdrew
1974
1978
1982
did not Qualify 3rd (group 3A)4013011−111
4th (group 4)6006028−280
WithdrewWithdrew
did not Qualify 4th (group 4)6015219−171
3rd (group 6)62041325−126
WithdrewWithdrew
2010did not Qualify Round 1200204−40
Round 24211711−47
Round 1201102−21
TBDTBD
Total 0/21--------7/2130442222100−7816

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup finals recordAFC Asian Cup qualification record
Host/YearResultPointsResultPoints
Non-AFC MemberNon-AFC Member
1960
1964
1968
WithdrewWithdrew
1976
1980
Did not qualify5th (group 2)4004030−300
19885th (group 3)401307−71
WithdrewWithdrew
Did not qualify4th (group 5)6006226−240
4th (group 5)4103313−103
4th (group E)210142+23
2007WithdrewWithdrew
2011Did not qualifyWithdrew & Berth Unsecured
3rd (group D)311162+44
Round 1201102−21
2019TBDTBD
Total0000000000/02533191582−6712

AFC Challenge Cup

AFC Challenge Cup finals recordAFC Challenge Cup qualification record
Host/YearResultPtsWD*LGFGAGDPointsResultPoints
Semi-final7311143+17No qualification tournament
Round 13102341+331st (group D)220042+26
Did not qualify2nd (group C)202011+02
Round 10300306−602nd (group D)311111+04
Did not qualify3rd (group D)311162+44
Total 3/5107137810−2104/410442126+616

AFC Solidarity Cup

Host/YearResultWD*LGFGAGDPoints
Champions431062+410
TBD
TotalBest: Champions431062+410

SAFF Championship

Host/YearResultWD*LGFGAGDPoints
Third place302112−12
Fourth place31022203
Round 1200215−40
Fourth place410369−33
Round 1310245−13
Round 1310245−13
Round 1310259−43
Round 1311142+24
Semi-finals41213305
Semi-finals421153+27
Round 1200215−40
Semi-finals420275+26
2021Runners-Up521257−27
TotalBest: Runners-Up43137234862−1446

Olympic Games

See also: Nepal national under-23 football team.

Host/YearResultQWD*LGFGAGDPoints
1896No football tournament was held
1900Non-IOC Member
1904
1908
1912
1920
1924
1928
1932No football tournament was held
1936Non-IOC Member
1948
1952
1956
1960
1964did not enter
1968
1972
1976
1980
1984
1988
1992
1996
Age bar restriction after 1996, U23s only.
2000did not enter
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020TBD---------
Total -0/2500000000

Asian Games

See also: Nepal national under-23 football team.

Host/YearResultWD*LGFGAGDPoints
1951Non-IOC Member
1954
1958
1962
1966Withdrew
1970
1974
1978
1982Round 1300319−80
1986Round 14004017−170
1990Withdrew
1994Round 13003020−200
1998Round 1200206−60
Age bar restriction after 1999, U23s only.
Total 12/12-------510

South Asian Games

See also: Nepal national under-20 football team and Nepal national under-23 football team.

Host/YearResultWD*LGFGAGDPoints
430113766
320134-14
320173+44
4th302112-12
4th301225-31
1993 311132+17
4th31022203
5302127+59
Age bar restriction after 1999, U23s only.
Total271241143321136

Other tournaments

In these tournaments, Nepal was sometimes fielded as 'ANFA XI', 'Nepal XI', or 'Nepal Sports Development Authority' despite being the de facto national football team endorsed by the ANFA.

Host/YearResultWD*LGFGAGDPointsTeam Name
Unknown--------
Unknown--------
Unknown--------
Round 14013214−121
Unknown--------
Unknown--------
Unknown--------
Unknown--------
6th612339−64
Round 1410329−72
Runner up42025504
1983 Merdeka Tournament[22] Round 15005014-140
Round 1200227−50
Runner up--------
Round 1000209−91
4th511326−43
5th3113417−135
Runner up4211unknown[23] 3
Round 1unknown[24] unclear whether National team[25]
Championsunknown[26]
Unknown--------
Runner up420236-24
Unknown--------
Champion-------
1998 Governor's Gold Cup[27] Champion330082+69ANFA XI
1998 Durand Cup[28] Round 121011103Nepal XI
Round 1200213−20
Runner up221142+27Nepal Red
Round 1301239−61
Champions431041+310Nepal Red
Round 1401319−81
Champions532081+711
Group stage200203-311
Total5 Titles6622123853127266

By manager

ManagerCareerPWDLWin %PPGCompetitionsComment
Patrick Aussems[29] 2015–160 2015 SAFF Championship–group stagesRebuilt the national team
Bal Gopal Maharjan[30] 20162.22016 Bangabandhu Cup–championsEarned Nepal's first major title in 23 years
Koji Gyotoku[31] 201602016 AFC Solidarity Cup–championsEarned Nepal's first AFC title
Johan Kalin2019-200
Abdullah Al Mutairi[32] 2021–present1.212021 SAFF Championship–Runners-upNepal's first SAFF Championship Final

All time team record

International match records

Updated 11 June 2021 after match against [33]

width=220Opponent
width=100Pld
width=70W
width=70D
width=70L
width=100GF
width=100GA
width=120GD
6 3 1 2 10 4 +6
2 0 0 2 0 8 −8
25 8 5 14 20 33 −13
14 14 0 0 45 6 +39
2 1 0 1 4 2 +2
1 1 0 0 1 0 +1
4 0 0 4 2 31 −29
3 2 1 0 5 1 +4
1 0 1 0 0 0 0
18 1 4 13 7 33 −26
1 0 0 1 0 2 −2
5 0 0 5 0 25 −25
4 0 0 4 5 22 −17
5 0 0 5 0 28 −28
3 0 1 3 1 16 −15
2 0 0 2 0 10 −10
8 0 1 7 1 30 −29
2 0 1 1 1 3 −2
2 0 2 0 3 3 0
7 0 1 6 0 23 −23
6 4 1 1 16 7 +9
16 4 4 8 19 23 −4
3 0 0 3 0 9 −9
4 0 0 4 1 11 −10
1 1 0 0 6 0 +6
11 0 0 11 1 43 −42
19 6 5 8 20 25 −5
4 0 2 2 0 3 −3
6 1 1 4 2 14 −12
1 0 0 1 0 7 −7
17 4 6 7 20 25 −5
3 0 0 3 0 12 −12
8 0 0 8 1 55 −54
2 0 0 2 0 5 −5
3 0 0 3 1 7 −6
7 1 0 6 3 19 −16
3 3 0 0 9 3 +6
3 2 1 0 7 1 +6
2 0 0 2 0 8 −8
1 0 0 1 0 11 −11
2 0 0 2 0 7 −7
4 0 1 3 1 7 −6
Total 242 56 39 149 212 582 −370

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fixtures and results. https://web.archive.org/web/20070709072816/http://www.fifa.com/associations/association=nep/fixturesresults/gender=m/index.html. dead. July 9, 2007. FIFA.com. FIFA. 6 October 2018.
  2. Web site: Jordan vs. Nepal . Soccerway . 8 June 2022 . 8 June 2022.
  3. Web site: Nepal vs. Oman . Soccerway . 3 June 2022 . 3 June 2022.
  4. Web site: ANFA Nepal win Three Nations Cup 2021 defeating Bangladesh. 2021-03-29. the-anfa.com. en.
  5. Web site: ANFA Nepal, Bangladesh to meet in final after goalless stalemate. 2021-03-29. the-anfa.com. en.
  6. Web site: ANFA Nepal play goalless draw against Kyrgyzstan. 2021-03-29. the-anfa.com. en.
  7. Web site: ANFA National team training begins for Bangladesh friendly. 2 November 2020. the-anfa.com. en.
  8. Web site: Reports: Malaysia club side Johor Darul Ta'zim to play friendly against Nepal . Fox Sports Asia . 15 August 2019.
  9. Web site: Nepal to play friendly against Chinese Taipei . República . 7 May 2019.
  10. Web site: Malaysia FA Confirms Nepal Friendly On June 2 . Goal Nepal . 7 May 2019.
  11. Web site: Nepal lose to Kuwait . The Himalayan Times . 7 May 2019.
  12. Web site: Kuwait soccer team hold Nepal to goalless draw in home friendly . menafn.com . 7 May 2019.
  13. Web site: Nepal slump to 3–0 defeat vs Tajikistan in AFC Asian Qualifiers. thehimalayantimes.com. The Himalayan Times. 10 October 2017. 10 October 2017.
  14. Web site: Nepal 1–2 Tajikistan. eurosport.com. Eurosport. 5 September 2017. 10 October 2017.
  15. Web site: Fixtures and results. https://web.archive.org/web/20070709072816/http://www.fifa.com/associations/association=nep/fixturesresults/gender=m/index.html. dead. July 9, 2007. FIFA. 4 October 2013.
  16. Web site: Nepal Panchayat Silver Jubilee Cup 1986. RSSSF.
  17. Web site: Quaid-E-Azam International Cup . . 17 June 2020.
  18. Web site: 1st South Asian Federation Games 1984 . . 18 June 2020.
  19. Web site: Merdeka Tournament 1983 (Malaysia) . . 1 June 2019.
  20. Web site: ANFA Invitational Tournament (Nepal) 1983 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20131116142250/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/anfa.html#83 . 16 November 2013.
  21. Web site: ANFA Invitational Tournament (Nepal) 1982. RSSSF. https://web.archive.org/web/20131116142250/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/anfa.html#82 . 16 November 2013.
  22. Web site: Merdeka Tournament 1983 (Malaysia) 0. RSSSF. 17 June 2020.
  23. Web site: Seventh ANFA Cup 1986. RSSSF.
  24. Web site: 1987. RSSSF.
  25. Web site: 1987. RSSSF.
  26. Web site: Eighth ANFA Cup 1987. RSSSF.
  27. Web site: 20th Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup 1998. Indian Football.
  28. Web site: 111th "Allwyn" Durand Cup 1998. Indian Football.
  29. Web site: Former Belgian International appointed Nepal coach. the-ANFA.com. 27 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150828150304/http://the-anfa.com/newspage-394-former+belgian+international+appointed+nepal+coach. 28 August 2015. dead.
  30. Web site: Final squad for Bangabandhu Gold Cup Announced. ANFA. 19 January 2016.
  31. Web site: New national team coach arrives. ANFA. 5 March 2016.
  32. Web site: ANFA appoints Abdullah as head coach of national football team. ANFA. 19 January 2016.
  33. Web site: World Football Elo Ratings: Nepal. Elo Ratings. 29 November 2013.