Nepal national football team

Men's association football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Nepal women's national football team.

Nepal

Nickname(s)| The Gorkhalis
Association| All Nepal Football Association (ANFA)
Confederation| AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation| SAFF (South Asia)
Head coach| Matt Ross
Captain| Kiran Chemjong
Most caps| Kiran Chemjong (105)
Top scorer| Hari Khadka
Nirajan Rayamajhi
Anjan Bista (13)
Home stadium| Dasharath Stadium
FIFA code| NEP

First colours

Second colours

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FIFA ranking
Current|  175  (3 April 2025)[1]
Highest| 124 (December 1993 – February 1994)
Lowest| 196 (January 2016)
First international
China 6–2 Nepal
(Beijing, China; 13 October 1972)
Biggest win
Nepal 7–0 Bhutan
(Kathmandu, Nepal; 26 September 1999)
Biggest defeat
South Korea 16–0 Nepal
(Incheon, South Korea; 29 September 2003)
SAFF Championship
Appearances| 13 (first in 1993)
Best result| Runners-up (2021)
AFC Solidarity Cup
Appearances| 1 (first in 2016)
Best result| Champions (2016)
AFC Challenge Cup
Appearances| 3 (first in 2006)
Best result| Semi-finals (2006)
Website| the-anfa.com

The Nepal national football team (Nepali: नेपाल राष्ट्रिय फुटबल टिम) represents Nepal in International men's football, and is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). A member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Nepali football team plays their home games at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.

## History

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### Origins (1921–1993)

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Football in Nepal had been a national sport as early as 1921 during the Rana dynasty. Several clubs were formed and several domestic tournaments such as the Ram Janaki Cup (1934), and the Tribhuvan Challenge Shield (1948) were organized. In 1951, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) was founded, and this saw the formation of the Nepal national football team.

### Emergence (1963–1970)

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In 1963, Nepal appeared in their first international away game in the Aga Khan Gold Cup; the predecessor of the President's Gold Cup, Asia Champion Club Tournament, and Asian Club Championship (now rebranded as the AFC Champions League) after various associations (including ANFA) insisted on entering national teams instead of clubs.[3] After Nepal entered an 18-man squad, ANFA flew the players to Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to play their first match. Nepal faced Western Railway, a Pakistani team in the Bangabandhu National Stadium. However, Nepal lost the match 0–7. Two days later, Nepal played the Dhaka Wanderers, a local East Pakistani team. This match was also lost 0–7. After two disastrous games, Nepal was sure to be knocked out of the preliminary round. The final game was against Dhaka Police Club, though, despite the previous heavy losses, Nepal managed to win the game with a single goal, Prakash Bikram Shah becoming the first Nepali to score on foreign soil. The goal was scored in the 19th minute.[citation needed]

### Modernization & golden generation (1970–1999)

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In 1970, Nepal became a member of FIFA. Two years later, Nepal joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). With this, Nepal played their first international match on 13 October 1972, where they lost 2–6 to the People's Republic of China. The first Nepali footballer to score the first international goal for Nepal in a FIFA-recognized tournament was Y.B Ghale. Ghale scored against Kuwait in the 1982 Asian Games. Despite the popularity of the game, the lack of appropriate footballing infrastructure and the dearth of trainers, technicians, and other facilities have always been obstacles in the way of the Nepali FA's endeavors to raise the standard of football among the players of a nation that has an official per capita income of just 1,196 US dollars. The woes of Nepali football, however, have been immensely relieved by FIFA's determination to promote football in Nepal through youth programs.

1984 South Asian Games gold medal winning Nepal national team

In the mid-1980s, FIFA provided financial assistance and sent a number of coaches to help Nepal's federation to launch its first youth program, which was geared towards spotting talent at the grassroots level (such as in schools, for example) and providing young players with the necessary know-how, both on and off the pitch. The initial five-year plan helped half the players groomed under the first youth program to find a place in the national side, and the team that won the 2 gold medals in the first and sixth South Asian Federation (SAF) Games mostly consisted of the players from that youth program. Despite Nepal being considered among the lower-ranked nations, Nepal has been largely successful in the South Asian Games where they won two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals.

Nepal hosted several notable friendlies from teams outside the Asian Confederation during the mid to late 80s, against Denmark in 1986; USSR and East Germany in 1987; and West Germany in 1989.[4] While at the same time, Nepal still entered tournaments against club sides such as FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast in the 1989 ANFA Cup.

Nepal continued on with their winning ways through several minor tournaments which saw the nation showered with titles including the 1997 and 1998 Governor's Gold Cup, winning gold at the 1993 South Asian Games, and reaching 3rd place in the 1993 South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation Gold Cup (the first edition of the SAFF Championship).

### Decline (2000–2009)

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The Nepali football came across a forgettable two years from 2001 to 2003 when the row between two factions (government-backed and FIFA-backed) led Nepali football into deep trouble. Nepal faced a ban and therefore could not participate in any events and the rankings slipped heavily. The dispute was settled, but not before it contributed to pushing Nepali football backward. Nepal celebrated their 100th international football match in January 2003 when they played Bangladesh in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship. Nepal failed to make any real impact at the tournament. During its 22 years of international participation, the Nepali team has only played 26 nations outside of South Asia, but it has defeated all of the country's South Asian neighbors during various regional tournaments. Nepal also faced non-AFC teams in competitive tournaments such as Ghana U23 in the 1999 Bangabandhu Cup, and Kazakhstan in the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign (although Kazakhstan was a member of the AFC during this match).

In 2002, Nepal also faced a 7 match football series against Afghanistan and Afghanistan defeated Nepal 7-0 in that series.[5]

Despite many attempts to raise the standard of football, the players of the resource-strapped nation have not been able to make their mark in international football beyond South Asia. In 2003 during the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Nepal's A national team suffered a number of heavy defeats in international matches outside of South Asia. In a match during the Asian Cup qualifying round in South Korea, the hosts scored 16 goals to no reply. In their six matches, Nepal conceded 45 goals and failed to hit the back of the net even once. However, the qualifying competition for the 2002 FIFA World Cup witnessed one of Nepal's best performances in international football, with the Gorkhalis securing two wins in four matches and scoring 13 goals in two matches against Macao and Iraq. But with the Nepali national and youth teams failing to achieve any noticeable success at the international level and FIFA introducing new age restriction systems in several international tournaments, Nepal recently decided to compete only in the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup qualifiers as well as the SAFF Championship until 2006.

### Resurgence (2010–present)

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Nepal playing XI against India at the 2021 SAFF Championship final

After the marquee appointments of Graham Roberts, Nepal had experienced a fair amount of success following the decade of decline. Nepal won Saff U-19 championship in 2015 and 3 major tournaments in 2016, the Bangabandhu Cup and the AFC Solidarity Cup and won a gold medal in 2016 South Asian Games. Nepal lost no match in 2016.[6][7]

Nepal managed a good performance in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification, even though the team was chosen as a replacement for the Guam national football team as Guam chose not to participate.[8] Nepal had two successful draws against much stronger Philippines and Yemen at home, both ended 0–0.[9][10] However, as the team lost to Tajikistan twice[11][12] and away loss to the Philippines[13] and Yemen,[14] the Nepalis failed to qualify to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Nepal participated in the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification where they have to face strong Australia, Kuwait and Jordan, alongside minnows Chinese Taipei. The Nepalis only managed one single win over Chinese Taipei away 2–0 and lost to the other opponents without scoring a goal after five matches.

Nepal participated in the 2021 SAFF Championship and managed to reach the tournament final where they were defeated 0–3 by India.

In October 2023, Nepal participated in the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification against Laos. The first leg contested in a goalless draw between both team where else on 17 October 2023, Manish Dangi scored the only goal in the match to secure the victory for Nepal seeing them advanced to the second round.

In March 2024, Nepal lost to Bahrain 0–3 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match which eliminated the team from advancing to the next round.

## Team image

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### Home stadium

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Main article: Dasarath Rangasala Stadium

Dasarath Rangasala Stadium

The team's home ground is various around the nation one of the ground being Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, a multi-purpose stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal. Holding 15,000 spectators all of which are beautifully seated.[15] It is the biggest stadium in Nepal. It is named after Dashrath Chand, one of the martyrs of Nepal.

Most recently, the stadium was used as a primary venue for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup and the 2013 SAFF Championship, with the Halchowk Stadium hosting some of the matches as well.

Apart from sporting events, the stadium is also used as a music venue for cultural events with Bryan Adams being the most notable act that performed at the site.

Before the 2013 SAFF Championship in Nepal, the stadium underwent a heavy renovation that saw several improvements such as the expansion of seats from 20,000 to 28,000.

The country also has some recently added stadiums that include Pokhara football stadium located at Pokhara Rangasala which has recently been constructed in 2021.

### Kit evolution

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The national team's kit employs a tricolor of red, blue, and white to reflect the colors of the national flag of Nepal. With red being used for home matches, and blue for away. The pattern in some kits reflects the triangular shaping of the flag, namely the 2013 kit. Nepal's kits are mostly template kits, as opposed to a custom team-specific kit. This is because the Nepal national team isn't lucrative enough to afford kit partnership deals with manufacturers.

Very little is known about the history prior to 1998. However, during the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, the Nepali national team hired Bijay Shah to provide technical assistance to the squad, while also acting as the assistant coach. At the time, the team didn't have printed sportswear for the tournament. After printing makeshift kits, Bijay was inspired to start a T-shirt printing company known as , where through the partnership with a US printing company, and colleagues in South Korea, they produced their first batch of kits for the national team prior to the 1999 South Asian Games.[16]

On 4 March 2019, ANFA has revealed two new jerseys for members of the national football team along with new national football anthem. The new jerseys have ANFA logo on the left where used to be national flag in the old jerseys. There is also national flag and picture of Mount Everest above the ANFA logo. This new sign is designed by Sandeep Tiwari.[17] ANFA also made provision of white jerseys for friendly matches.

In 2021, ANFA ended the contract with Kelme, the previous kit sponsor, and signed with KTM CTY.[18]

#### Kit suppliers

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Kit provider | Period

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Grand Sport | 1987–1993
Admiral | 1993–1997
FBT | 1997–1998
Topper | 1998–2000
Adidas | 2000–2001
In-House  | 2001–2004
Mesuca  | 2004–2005
Adidas | 2005–2018
Kelme | 2018–2021
KTM CTY | 2021–2024
Kelme | 2024–present

### Nepal Red & Blue

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See also: Nepal national football B team

During the ANFA Cup, the All Nepal Football Association occasionally entered two teams for Nepal; Nepal Red & Nepal Blue. This is very much akin to other South Asian teams such as Pakistan B and Bangladesh B. Nepal Red was a selection of Nepali players that played as the full Nepal national football team. Whereas, Nepal Blue was effectively the B-team.[19][20]

Most of the Nepali top players play in the Nepal Red team, and it is also described as "the Nepal senior team", and is captained by the regular national team captain. While Nepal Blue is described as the "second string team".

## Results and fixtures

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Main article: Nepal national football team results (2020–present)

See also: Nepal national football team results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Win Draw Loss Fixture

### 2025

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Singapore v  Nepal 21 March Friendly|  Singapore | 0–1|  Nepal | Kallang, Singapore

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20:30 UTC+8 |  | Report |

* Karki 12'

| Stadium: National Stadium
Referee: Yusuke Ohashi (Japan)

Malaysia v  Nepal 25 March 2027 ACQ – Third Round|  Malaysia | 2–0|  Nepal | Johor, Malaysia

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22:00 UTC+8 |

* Hevel 29'
* Ong 71'

| Report (AFC) |  | Stadium: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
Attendance: 7,895
Referee: Hiroki Kasahara (Japan)

Hong Kong v  Nepal 5 June Friendly|  Hong Kong | v|  Nepal | Kowloon, Hong Kong

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20:00 UTC+8 |  |  |  | Stadium: Kai Tak Stadium

Laos v  Nepal 10 June 2027 ACQ – Third Round|  Laos | v|  Nepal | Vientiane, Laos

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\--:-- UTC+7 |  |  |  | Stadium: New Laos National Stadium

Vietnam v  Nepal 9 October 2027 ACQ – Third Round|  Vietnam | v|  Nepal | Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam

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\--:-- UTC+7 |  |  |  | Stadium: Gò Đậu Stadium

Nepal v  Vietnam 14 October 2027 ACQ – Third Round|  Nepal | v|  Vietnam | Kathmandu, Nepal

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\--:-- UTC+5:45 |  |  |  | Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala

Nepal v  Malaysia 18 November 2027 ACQ – Third Round|  Nepal | v|  Malaysia | Kathmandu, Nepal

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### 2026

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Nepal v  Laos 31 March 2027 ACQ – Third Round|  Nepal | v|  Laos | Kathmandu, Nepal

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## Coaching staff

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As of 20 March 2025

Position | Name

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Team manager |  Nakul Hamal Thakuri
Ramesh Kumar Karki
Head coach |  Matt Ross
Assistant coach |  Salyan Khadgi
Technical Analyst |  Lindsay David Henderson
Goalkeeping coach |  Binod Maharjan
Physiotherapist |  Nishant Joshi
Team Doctor |  Raju Dangol Maharjan
Team Official |  Bijay Kumar Gupta
Media Manager |  Krishna Singh Lothyal

### Manager history

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Name | Period | P | W | D | L | Win % | Achievements | Comment | Ref.

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Rudi Gutendorf | 1981–82  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1982 Asian Games |  | [21]
Jochen Figge | 1984–85  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1984 South Asian Games: Gold medalist  |  | [22]
Rudi Gutendorf | 1986  | —  | − | − | − | —  |  |  | [21]
Joe Kinnear | 1987  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1987 South Asian Games: Silver medalist  |  | [23]
Reinhard Fabisch | 1989  | —  | − | − | − | —  |  |  | [24][25]
Dhan Bahadur Basnet | 1989–91  | —  | − | − | − | —  |  |  | [26]
Maheshwor Mulmi
Holger Obermann | 1991–93  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1991 South Asian Games
1993 SAARC Gold Cup: Third place  | Although both Obermann and Mulmi were heavily involved in the national team during these years, Obermann was hired by the All Nepal Football Association as a 'Technical Director'[27] | [28]
Dhan Bahadur Basnet | 1993–94  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1993 South Asian Games: Gold medalist

1994 Asian Games

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Maheshwor Mulmi | 1995  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1995 Bristol SAFF Gold Cup |  |
Yogambar Suwal | 1995  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1995 South Asian Games |  |
Bhim Thapa | 1996  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1996 AFC Asian Cup: Failed to qualify  |  |
Yogambar Suwal | 1997  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1998 FIFA World Cup: Failed to qualify  |  |
Dhan Bahadur Basnet | 1997  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1997 SAFF Gold Cup |  |
Yoo Kee-heung | 1998  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1998 Asian Games |  |
Torsten Spittler | 1999  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1999 SAFF Gold Cup: Fourth place  |  | [29]
Stephen Constantine | 1999–01  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 1999 South Asian Games: Silver medalist
2000 ANFA Coca Cola Invitational Tournament: Finalist  |  | [30]
Maheshwor Mulmi | 2001  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2002 FIFA World Cup: Failed to qualify  |  |
Yoo Kee-heung | 2003  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2003 SAFF Gold Cup: Group stage  |  |
Toshihiko Shiozawa | 2005–06  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2005 SAFF Gold Cup: Group stage  |  |
Shyam Thapa | 2006–07  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2006 AFC Challenge Cup: Semi-final
2010 FIFA World Cup: Failed to qualify  |  | [citation needed]
Thomas Flath | 2008  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2008 SAFF Championship: Group stage  |  | [31]
Birat Krishna Shrestha | 2008  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2008 AFC Challenge Cup: Group stage  |  | [32]
Krishna Thapa | 2008–09  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2008 Merdeka Tournament: Group stage  |  | [33]
Yogamber Suwal | 2009  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2009 Prime Minister's Invitational Tournament: Champions
2010 AFC Challenge Cup: Failed to qualify  |  |
Krishna Thapa | 2009–11  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2009 SAFF Championship: Group stage  |  |
Graham Roberts | 2011–12  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2011 SAFF Championship: Semi-final
2014 FIFA World Cup: Failed to qualify
2012 AFC Challenge Cup: Group stage  | Reached Round 2 in the World Cup qualifiers for the first time  | [34]
Krishna Thapa | 2012  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2012 Nehru Cup |  | [35]
Jack Stefanowski | 2013  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2013 SAFF Championship: Semi-final
2014 AFC Challenge Cup: Failed to qualify  |  |
Raju Kaji Shakya | 2014  | —  | − | − | − | —  |  |  | [36]
Jack Stefanowski | 2014–15  | —  | − | − | − | —  | 2018 FIFA World Cup: Failed to qualify  |  | [37]
Dhruba KC | 2015  | —  | − | − | − | —  |  |  | [38]
Patrick Aussems | 2015–16  | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 000 | 2015 SAFF Championship: Group stage  |  | [39]
Bal Gopal Maharjan | 2016  | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 060 | 2016 Bangabandhu Cup: Champions | Earned Nepal's first major title in 23 years  | [40]
Koji Gyotoku | 2016–18  | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 031 | 2016 AFC Solidarity Cup: Champions | Earned Nepal's first AFC title  | [41]
Bal Gopal Maharjan | 2018  | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 033 | 2018 SAFF Championship: Semi-final
2018 Bangabandhu Cup: Group stage  | Interim Coach[42] | [43]
Johan Kalin | 2019–20[44] | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 017 |  |  | [45]
Bal Gopal Maharjan | 2020–21[44] | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 020 |  |  |
Abdullah Al Mutairi | 2021–22  | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 028 | 2021 SAFF Championship runner up  |  | [46]
Pradip Humagain | 2022  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 100  |  |  | [47]
Prabesh Katuwal | 2022  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 100  |  |  | [48]
Vincenzo Alberto Annese | 2023–24  | 10  | 3  | 3  | 4  | 33  | 2023 SAFF Championship: Group stage  |  |
Matt Ross | 2025–  | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 50  |  |  |

## Players

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### Current squad

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The following 23 players were called up to the final squad for matches against  Singapore and  Malaysia.[49]

Caps and goals are correct as of 25 Mar 2025 after the game against  Malaysia.

No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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1  | 1GK | Anjal Shrestha |  (2000-12-01) 1 December 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  APF FC
16  | 1GK | Kiran Chemjong (captain) |  (1990-03-20) 20 March 1990 (age 35) | 106  | 0  | Free Agent
22  | 1GK | Deep Karki |  (1998-01-09) 9 January 1998 (age 27) | 5  | 0  |  Sankata

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2  | 2DF | Sanish Shrestha |  (2000-11-09) 9 November 2000 (age 24) | 21  | 0  |  Machhindra
3  | 2DF | Suman Shrestha |  (1999-09-05) 5 September 1999 (age 25) | 2  | 0  |  APF FC
4  | 2DF | Ananta Tamang |  (1998-01-17) 17 January 1998 (age 27) | 66  | 4  |  Church Boys United
5  | 2DF | Bimal Panday |  (1990-01-21) 21 January 1990 (age 35) | 6  | 0  |  Nepal Army
6  | 2DF | Randip Paudel |  (2002-10-06) 6 October 2002 (age 22) | 1  | 0  |  New Road Team
12  | 2DF | Sumit Shrestha |  (2004-01-30) 30 January 2004 (age 21) | 5  | 0  |  New Road Team
13  | 2DF | Abishek Limbu |  (1999-08-21) 21 August 1999 (age 25) | 3  | 0  |  New Road Team
23  | 2DF | Rohit Chand |  (1992-03-01) 1 March 1992 (age 33) | 96  | 1  |  Persik Kediri

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8  | 3MF | Arik Bista |  (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 25) | 28  | 0  |  Church Boys United
9  | 3MF | Rohan Karki |  (2002-09-21) 21 September 2002 (age 22) | 3  | 0  |  Church Boys United
10  | 3MF | Laken Limbu |  (2002-07-24) 24 July 2002 (age 22) | 15  | 0  |  Delhi FC
15  | 3MF | Kritish Ratna Chhunju |  (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  New Road Team
17  | 3MF | Bharat Khawas |  (1991-07-22) 22 July 1991 (age 33) | 64  | 10  |  Nepal Army
19  | 3MF | Ayush Ghalan |  (2004-02-21) 21 February 2004 (age 21) | 30  | 2  |  Machhindra
20  | 3MF | Mani Kumar Lama |  (1996-03-24) 24 March 1996 (age 29) | 8  | 0  |  APF FC
21  | 3MF | Manish Dangi |  (2001-09-17) 17 September 2001 (age 23) | 37  | 4  |  Machhindra

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7  | 4FW | Gillespye Jung Karki |  (1998-11-19) 19 November 1998 (age 26) | 13  | 3  |  Nepal Army
11  | 4FW | Subash Bam Thakuri |  (2008-09-05) 5 September 2008 (age 16) | 1  | 0  |  Siniloan Lions
14  | 4FW | Anjan Bista |  (1998-05-15) 15 May 1998 (age 26) | 69  | 13  |  New Road Team
18  | 4FW | Rejin Subba |  (2002-02-05) 5 February 2002 (age 23) | 1  | 0  |  Machhindra

### Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up to a Nepal squad in the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club  | Latest call-up

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GK | Bishal Sunar |  (2002-02-09) 9 February 2002 (age 23) | 1  | 0  |  Friends Club | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE
GK | Abishek Baral |  (2000-04-09) 9 April 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Kathmandu Rayzrs | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE

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DF | Anjan Rai |  (1994-12-15) 15 December 1994 (age 30) | 1  | 0  |  Kathmandu Rayzrs | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE
DF | Chhiring Lama |  (2002-04-07) 7 April 2002 (age 22) | 7  | 0  |  Church Boys United | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE
DF | Ashok Khawas |  (1996-03-14) 14 March 1996 (age 29) | 0  | 0  |  Three Star | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE
DF | Aashish Gurung |  | 0  | 0  |  Sahara | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE
DF | Abhishek Waiba |  | 0  | 0  |  | v.  Afghanistan; 16 November 2024
DF | Anjal Maharjan |  (2002-02-02) 2 February 2002 (age 23) | 0  | 0  |  Pokhara Thunders | v.  Afghanistan; 16 November 2024
DF | Saubhagya Rai |  (1997-06-23) 23 June 1997 (age 27) | 4  | 0  |  Pokhara Thunders | v.  Yemen; 11 June 2024
DF | Bishal Basnet |  (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22) | 3  | 0  |  Khumaltar | v.  Yemen; 11 June 2024

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MF | Utsav Rai |  (2003-11-29) 29 November 2003 (age 21) | 8  | 0  |  Chitwan | v.  Afghanistan; 16 November 2024
MF | Arbind Rai |  | 0  | 0  |  | v.  Afghanistan; 16 November 2024
MF | Basnat Jimba |  (2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 (age 24) | 1  | 0  |  Tribhuwan Army Club | v.  Yemen; 11 June 2024
MF | Aashish Rai |  (2003-02-24) 24 February 2003 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  New Road Team | v.  Yemen; 11 June 2024

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FW | Hisub Thapaliya |  (1999-01-16) 16 January 1999 (age 26) | 9  | 0  |  Kathmandu Rayzrs | v.  Yemen; 11 June 2024
FW | Sanjeeb Bista |  (2002-02-17) 17 February 2002 (age 23) | 4  | 1  |  Pokhara Thunders | v.  Yemen; 11 June 2024
FW | Aashik Babu Chaudhary |  (2001-02-26) 26 February 2001 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Tribhuwan Army Club | v.  Yemen; 11 June 2024
FW | Dinesh Henjan |  (2001-02-03) 3 February 2001 (age 24) | 6  | 0  |  Lalitpur City | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE
FW | Samir Tamang |  (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 19) | 1  | 0  | Free agent | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE
FW | Nirajan Dhami |  (2005-06-02) 2 June 2005 (age 19) | 1  | 0  |  Butwal Lumbini | v.  Singapore; 2 March 2025 PRE

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Notes

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

## Player records

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See also: Category:Nepal men's international footballers

As of 11 June 2024[50]
Players in bold are still active with Nepal.

### Most appearances

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Kiran Chemjong is Nepal's highest capped player with 106 appearances. Rank  | Player  | Caps  | Goals  | Career

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1  | Kiran Chemjong | 106  | 0  | 2008–present
2  | Rohit Chand | 96  | 1  | 2009–present
3  | Raju Kaji Shakya | 91  | 0  | 1982–1997
4  | Biraj Maharjan | 76  | 1  | 2008–2021
5  | Anjan Bista | 69  | 13  | 2014–present
6  | Sagar Thapa | 66  | 1  | 2003–2015
Ananta Tamang | 66  | 4  | 2015–present
7  | Bharat Khawas | 64  | 10  | 2008–present
8  | Nawayug Shrestha | 54  | 10  | 2015–present
9  | Anil Gurung | 53  | 10  | 2007–2017
Ju Manu Rai | 53  | 11  | 2006–2015
Sandip Rai | 53  | 4  | 2008–2015

### Top goalscorers

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Anjan Bista is Nepal's joint-top scorer with 13 goals. Rank  | Player  | Goals  | Caps  | Ratio  | Career

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1  | Nirajan Rayamajhi | 13  | 21  | 0.62  | 2000–2008
Hari Khadka | 13  | 39  | 0.33  | 1995–2006
Anjan Bista | 13  | 69  | 0.19  | 2014–present
4  | Ganesh Thapa | 12  | 32  | 0.38  | 1979–1989
5  | Ju Manu Rai | 11  | 53  | 0.21  | 2006–2015
6  | Anil Gurung | 10  | 53  | 0.19  | 2007–2017
Nawayug Shrestha | 10  | 54  | 0.19  | 2015–present
Bharat Khawas | 10  | 64  | 0.16  | 2008–present
9  | Bimal Gharti Magar | 9  | 44  | 0.2  | 2012–present
10  | Basanta Thapa | 8  | 34  | 0.24  | 1998–2006

## Competitive record

[edit]

Further information: Nepal national football team results

Champion Runners-up Third place Fourth place

### FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts
1930 to 1970 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member
1974 to 1982 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1986 | Did not qualify | 3rd (Group 3A) | 4  | 0  | 1  | 3  | 0  | 11  | −11  | 1
1990 | 4th (Group 4) | 6  | 0  | 0  | 6  | 0  | 28  | −28  | 0
1994 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1998 | Did not qualify | 4th (Group 4) | 6  | 0  | 1  | 5  | 2  | 19  | −17  | 1
2002 | 3rd (Group 6) | 6  | 2  | 0  | 4  | 13  | 25  | −12  | 6
2006 | Withdrew | Withdrew
2010 | Did not qualify | Round 1 | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 0  | 4  | −4  | 0
2014 | Round 2 | 4  | 2  | 1  | 1  | 8  | 11  | −3  | 7
2018 | Round 1 | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 2  | −2  | 1
2022 | Round 2 | 8  | 2  | 0  | 6  | 4  | 22  | −18  | 6
2026 | Round 2 | 8  | 1  | 2  | 5  | 4  | 21  | –17  | 5
2030 | To be determined | To be determined
2034
Total | 0/14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | –  | 8/22 | 46 | 7 | 6 | 33 | 31 | 143 | −112 | 27

### Olympic Games

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Year | Position | Q | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts

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1896 | No football tournament held
1900 \-  1928 | Not an IOC Member
1932 | No football tournament held
1936 \-  1960 | Not an IOC Member
1964 \-  1988 | Did not enter
1992 \- present  | See Nepal under-23 football team 1
(Age bar restriction after 1996, U23s only)
Total | — | 0/28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0

### AFC Asian Cup

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AFC Asian Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts
1956 | Not an AFC member | Not an AFC member
1960
1964
1968
1972 | Withdrew | Withdrew
1976
1980
1984 | Did not qualify | 5th (Group 2) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | −30  | 0
1988 | 5th (Group 3) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | −7  | 1
1992 | Withdrew | Withdrew
1996 | Did not qualify | 4th (Group 5) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 26 | −24  | 0
2000 | 4th (Group 5) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | −10  | 3
2004 | 4th (Group E) | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 45 | -41  | 3
2007 | Withdrew | Withdrew
2011 | Did not qualify | Withdrew and berth unsecured[a]
2015 | 2014 AFC Challenge Cup
2019 | Round 1[b] | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2  | 1
2023 | Round 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 35 | −30  | 6
2027 | To be determined | To be determined
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 0/0 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 14 | 158 | −144 | 14

### AFC Challenge Cup

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AFC Challenge Cup record  |  |  | Qualification record

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Year | Position | Pts | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts
2006 | Semi-finals | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 7 | No qualification tournament
2008 | Round 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3  | 3 | 1st (Group D) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2  | 6
2010 | Did not qualify | 2nd (Group C) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0  | 2
2012 | Round 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | −6  | 0 | 2nd (Group D) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +0  | 4
2014 | Did not qualify | 3rd (Group D) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 4
Total | 3/5 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 10  | 4/4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 16

### AFC Solidarity Cup

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Year | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts

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2016 | Champions | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 10
2020 | Cancelled
Total | 1/1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 10

### SAFF Championship

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Year | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts

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1993 | Third place | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 2
1995 | Fourth place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3
1997 | Round 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0
1999 | Fourth place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | −3 | 3
2003 | Round 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3
2005 | Round 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3
2008 | Round 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | −4 | 3
2009 | Round 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4
2011 | Semi-finals | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5
2013 | Semi-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7
2015 | Round 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0
2018 | Semi-finals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6
2021 | Runners-up | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | –2 | 7
2023 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | –3 | 3
Total | 12/12 | 46 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 50 | 67 | –17 | 49

### Asian Games

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Year | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts

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1951 | Not an IOC Member
1954
1958
1962
1966 | Withdrew
1970
1974
1978
1982 | Round 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | −8  | 0
1986 | Round 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | −17  | 0
1990 | Withdrew
1994 | Round 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | −20  | 0
1998 | Round 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6  | 0
Since 2002 | See Nepal national under-23 football team
Total | 4/13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 52 | −51 | 0

### South Asian Games

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Year | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts

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1984 |  Gold | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6  | 6[c]
1985 |  Bronze | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | –1  | 4[c]
1987 |  Silver | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4  | 4[c]
1989 | 4th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | –1  | 2
1991 | 4th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | –3  | 1
1993 |  Gold | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1  | 7
1995 | 4th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0  | 3
1999 |  Silver | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | +5  | 9
Since 2001 | See Nepal national under-23 football team
Total | 2 titles | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 43 | 32 | +11 | 36

### Other tournaments

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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.[citation needed]

Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Team Name[d]

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1975 DCM Cup[clarification needed] | Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  | \-  |
1979 President's Gold Cup[clarification needed] | Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  | \-  |
1979 Agatha Gold Cup[clarification needed] | Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  | \-  |
1979 Aga Khan Gold Cup | Round 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 1  |
1981 President's Gold Cup[clarification needed] | Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  | \-  |
1981 King's Cup[clarification needed] | Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  | \-  |
1982 Darjeeling Gold Cup[clarification needed] | Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  | \-  |
1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup | 6th | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6  | 4[c] |
1982 King's Cup | Round 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | −7  | 2[c] |
1982 ANFA Coca Cola Invitational Tournament | Runners-up | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0  | 4[c] |
1983 Merdeka Tournament[51] | Round 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | –14  | 0  |
1983 President's Gold Cup | Round 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5  | 0  |
1984 ANFA Cup | Runners-up | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  |  - |
1985 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup | Round 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | −9  | 1  |
1986 Panchayat Silver Jubilee Cup | 4th | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | −4  | 3 |
1986 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup | 5th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 | −13  | 5  |
1986 ANFA Cup | Runners-up | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | unknown[52] | 3 |
1987 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup | Round 1 | unknown[53] | unclear whether National team[53]
1987 ANFA Cup | Champions | unknown[54] |
1989 Aga Khan Gold Cup | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  | \-  |
1989 ANFA Cup | Runners-up | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | –2 | 4[c] |
1995 Airlines Gold Cup | Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | \-  | \-  |
1997 Governor's Gold Cup[clarification needed] | Champions | - | - | - | - | - | - | –  | \-  |
1998 Governor's Gold Cup[55] | Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6  | 9  | ANFA XI
1998 Durand Cup[56] | Round 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0  | 3  | Nepal XI
1999 Bangabandhu Cup | Round 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2  | 0  |
2000 ANFA Coca Cola Invitational Tournament | Runners-up | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2  | 7 | Nepal Red
2008 Merdeka Tournament | Round 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6  | 1  |
2009 Prime Minister's Invitational Tournament | Champions | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3  | 10  | Nepal Red
2012 Nehru Cup | Round 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | −8  | 1  |
2016 Bangabandhu Cup | Champions | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7  | 11  |
2018 Bangabandhu Cup | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3  | 11  |
2021 Three Nations Cup | Champions | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1  | 11  |
2023 Three Nations Cup | Champions | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3  | 7  |
Total | 7 titles | 72 | 25 | 15 | 38 | 60 | 130 | 5  | 73  |

**Former rules, win = 2pts.

## Head-to-head record

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Main article: Nepal national football team results

Updated 25 March 2025 after match against  Malaysia

Key | More wins

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| Equal wins/losses ratio
| More losses
Nepal national football team head-to-head records

Opponent  | From  | To  | Pld  | W  | D  | L  | GF  | GA  | GD  | Confederation
Afghanistan | 2003 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | +8 | AFC
Australia | 2019 | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -8 | AFC
Bahrain | 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | −8 | AFC
Bangladesh | 1982 | 2022 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 34 | −11 | AFC
Bhutan | 1982 | 2023 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 7 | +38 | AFC
Brunei |  | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | AFC
Cambodia | 2008 | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | AFC
China | 1972 | 1986 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 31 | −29 | AFC
Chinese Taipei | 2019 | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | AFC
Hong Kong | 1988 | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | AFC
India | 1985 | 2023 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 42 | −33 | AFC
Indonesia | 2014 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | −9 | AFC
Iran | 1982 | 1988 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 25 | −25 | AFC
Iraq | 1982 | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5  | 22 | −17 | AFC
Japan | 1986 | 1998 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | −28 | AFC
Jordan | 2011 | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 18 | -17 | AFC
Kazakhstan | 2001 | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 | UEFA
Kuwait | 1982 | 2023 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 37 | −34 | AFC
Kyrgyzstan | 2003 | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | AFC
Laos | 2016 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | +3 | AFC
Malaysia | 1985 | 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 25 | −25 | AFC
Macau | 1997 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | +9 | AFC
Maldives | 1984 | 2001 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 23 | −3 | AFC
Mauritius | 2022 | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | CAF
Myanmar | 2008 | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | −10 | AFC
North Korea | 1985 | 2011 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | −10 | AFC
Northern Mariana Islands | 2013 | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | AFC
Oman | 1982 | 2022 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 52 | −49 | AFC
Pakistan | 1982 | 2023 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 25 | −2 | AFC
Palestine | 2009 | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | AFC
Philippines | 1982 | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 15 | −13 | AFC
Saudi Arabia | 1984 | 1984 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | −7 | AFC
Sri Lanka | 1984 | 2021 | 17 | 4 | 7  | 6 | 20 | 25 | −5 | AFC
Singapore | 1982 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | −10 | AFC
South Korea | 1983 | 2003 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 55 | −54 | AFC
Syria | 1988 | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5 | AFC
Tajikistan | 2017 | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | −10 | AFC
Thailand | 1982 | 2022 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 21 | -18 | AFC
Tibet | 1972 | 1979 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | CONIFA
Timor-Leste | 2011 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | AFC
Turkmenistan | 2002 | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | −8 | AFC
United Arab Emirates | 1984 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | −19 | AFC
Vietnam | 2003 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | −7 | AFC
Yemen | 2000 | 2024 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | −8 | AFC
44 Countries | 1972 | 2025 | 279 | 69 | 44 | 166 | 240 | 645 | −405  | FIFA
Last match updated was against Malaysia on 25 March 2025.

1. ^ Withdrew from qualification and failed to qualify for 2010 AFC Challenge Cup
2. ^ Also part of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. ^ a b c d e f g prior to the Three points for a win rule
4. ^ unless otherwise noted, the team played as the Nepal National Football Team

## Honours

[edit]

### Continental

[edit]

* AFC Solidarity Cup
* Champions (1): 2016

### Regional

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* South Asian Games
* Gold medal (2): 1984, 1993
* Silver medal (2): 1987, 1999
* Bronze medal (1): 1985
* SAFF Championship
* Runners-up (1): 2021
* Third place (1): 1993

### Friendly

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* ANFA Cup
* Winners: 1987, 2009[57]
* Governor's Gold Cup
* Winners: 1997, 1998
* Bangabandhu Cup
* Winners: 2016
* Three Nations Cup
* Winners: 2021
* Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup
* Winners: 2023

### Awards

[edit]

* SAFF Championship Fair Play Award: 2013, 2023

### Summary

[edit]

Only official senior honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

Senior Competition |  |  |  | Total

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AFC Solidarity Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1
Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1

## See also

[edit]

* Association football portal
* Nepal portal

* All Nepal Football Association
* Nepal national under-23 football team
* Nepal women's national football team

## Notes

[edit]

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* Nepali football tournaments details - Nepal90
* Nepal at AFC
* Nepal at FIFA
* Nepal national football team picture[usurped]
* Nepali Football Team, Fixtures and Results

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Nepal national football team

General|

* All Nepal Football Association
* History
* Managers
* Kit history

ANFA teams|

| Men's|

* Senior
* B
* U-23
* U-20
* U-17

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Women's|

* Senior
* U-23
* U-20
* U-17

Venues|

| Stadium|

* Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
* Halchowk Stadium

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Trainings|

* ANFA Complex
* ANFA Technical Center, Chyasal

Statistics|

* All-time match results
* All-time record
* Records
* All-time goalscorers

Players|

* Players (by caps)
* Captains
* Other players

Notable matches|

* 2021 SAFF Championship final

Tournaments|

| Men's|

* AFC Asian Cup
* AFC U-19 Championship
* AFC U-16 Championship
* AFC Challenge Cup
* SAFF Championship
* South Asian Games

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Women's|

* AFC Women's Asian Cup
* SAFF Women's Championship
* South Asian Games
* AFC U-14 Girls' Regional Championship

Links to related articles

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Nepal national football team – managers

* Gutendorf (1981–82)
* Figge (1984–85)
* Gutendorf (1986)
* Kinnear (1987)
* Fabisch (1989)
* Basnet (1989–91)
* Mulmi and Obermann (1991–93)
* Basnet (1993–94)
* Mulmi (1995)
* Suwal (1995)
* Thapa (1996)
* Suwal (1997)
* Basnet (1997)
* Kee-Heung (1998)
* Spittler (1999)
* Constantine (1999–2001)
* Mulmi (2001)
* Yoo Kee-heung (2003–05)
* Shiozawa (2005–06)
* S. Thapa (2006–07)
* Flath (2008)
* Shrestha (2008–09)
* Mulmi (2009–11)
* K. Thapa (2011)
* Roberts (2011–12)
* K. Thapa (2012)
* Stefanowski (2013–14)
* Shakya (2014)
* Stefanowski (2014–15)
* KC (2015)
* Aussems (2015–2016)
* Maharjan (2016)
* Gyotoku (2016–18)
* Maharjan (2018)
* Kalin (2019–20)
* Maharjan (2020–21)
* Al-Mutairi (2021–22)
* Humagain (2022)
* Katuwal (2022–23)
* Annese (2023–)

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Football in Nepal

* ANFA
* League system

National teams|

| Men|

* Nepal
* B
* U-23
* U-20
* U-17

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Women|

* Nepal
* U-23
* U-20
* U-17

Others|

* Beach soccer
* Futsal
* Men
* Women

League competitions|

| Men|

* Nepal Super League
* Martyr's Memorial League (A-Division •  B-Division • C-Division • C-Division Qualifiers)
* National Futsal League

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Women|

* ANFA Women's League

Regional|

* Koshi Province Premier League
* Madhesh Province Football League
* Bagmati Province Football League
* Gandaki Province Football League
* Lumbini Province Football League
* Karnali Province Football League
* Sudurpashchim Province Football League

Youth|

* ANFA Youth League
* ANFA Junior Girl's Championship

Cup competitions|

| Domestic|

* None

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Regional|

* None

International|

* None

Continental|

* Asian Club Championship (Records) (defunct)
* AFC Cup (Records)

Youth|

* Coca Cola Cup Inter-school Tournament
* Ncell Youth Cup
* HISSAN Cup
* ANFA U-14 Girls’ Football Tournament
* ANFA President shield

Defunct competitions|

| Leagues|

* National Football League

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Cups|

* ANFA Cup
* British Gurkha Cup
* Birendra Memorial Cup
* Devi Maya Memorial Shield
* San Miguel Itahari Gold Cup
* Khukuri Gold Cup
* National League Cup
* Ncell Cup
* Ram Janaki Football Tournament
* Tribhuvan Challenge Shield
* Wai Wai Trophy

Province Associations|

Koshi Province (Men, women) •  Madhesh Province (Men, Women) • Bagmati Province(Men, Women) • Gandaki Province (Men, Women) • Lumbini Province (Men, Women) • Karnali Province (Men, Women) • Sudurpashchim Province (Men, Women)

* List of clubs
* List of women's clubs
* Players
* Expatriate players
* List of champions
* List of venues
* Seasons

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South Asian Football Federation (SAFF)

International competitions|

* SAFF Championship
* South Asian Games
* Women's Championship
* SAFF Club Championship
* SAFF Women's Club Championship

Youth competitions|

* U-20 Championship
* U-17 Championship
* U-18 Women's Championship
* U-15 Women's Championship

Member associations|

* Bangladesh
* Bhutan
* India
* Maldives
* Nepal
* Pakistan
* Sri Lanka

Football in South Asian countries|

* Bangladesh
* Bhutan
* India
* Maldives
* Nepal
* Pakistan
* Sri Lanka

National teams|

* Bangladesh
* M
* W
* Bhutan
* M
* W
* India
* M
* W
* Maldives
* M
* W
* Nepal
* M
* W
* Pakistan
* M
* W
* Sri Lanka
* M
* W

Domestic leagues|

* Bangladesh
* M
* W
* Bhutan
* M
* India
* M
* W
* Maldives
* M
* Nepal
* M
* W
* Pakistan
* M
* W
* Sri Lanka
* M

* SAFF
* FIFA
* AFC

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National men's football teams of Asia (AFC)

AFC Asian Cup

West Asia (WAFF)|

* Bahrain
* Iraq
* Jordan
* Kuwait
* Lebanon
* Oman
* Palestine
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Syria
* United Arab Emirates
* Yemen

Central Asia (CAFA)|

* Afghanistan
* Iran
* Kyrgyzstan
* Tajikistan
* Turkmenistan
* Uzbekistan

South Asia (SAFF)|

* Bangladesh
* Bhutan
* India
* Maldives
* Nepal
* Pakistan
* Sri Lanka

East Asia (EAFF)|

* China
* Chinese Taipei1
* Guam
* Hong Kong
* Japan
* Macau
* Mongolia
* North Korea
* Northern Mariana Islands2
* South Korea

Southeast Asia (AFF)|

* Australia
* Brunei
* Cambodia
* Indonesia
* Laos
* Malaysia
* Myanmar
* Philippines
* Singapore
* Thailand
* Timor-Leste
* Vietnam

Defunct|

* Malaya
* Manchukuo
* North Vietnam
* South Vietnam
* South Yemen

Former|

* Israel (moved to UEFA in 1994)
* Kazakhstan (moved to UEFA in 2002)
* New Zealand (formed the OFC in 1966)

* 1 Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, competes as "Chinese Taipei"
* 2 Not a member of FIFA

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National sports teams of Nepal

* Badminton
* Baseball
* Basketball
* M
* MU-18
* MU-16
* W
* WU-16
* M 3x3
* W 3x3
* Cricket
* M
* NP A
* MU-19
* W
* WU-19
* Blind
* Deaf
* Field Hockey
* M
* W
* Football
* M
* B
* MU-23
* MU-20
* MU-17
* W
* WU-20
* WU-17
* Futsal
* Handball
* M
* W
* Kabaddi
* M
* W
* Kho Kho
* M
* W
* Rugby
* M
* Squash
* M
* W
* Volleyball
* M
* W

* Olympics
* Paralympics
* Asian Games

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