Syria national football team

Men's national association football team of Syria

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

Syria

Nickname(s)| Nosour Qasioun[1]
(Arabic: نُسُور قَاسِيُون, lit. 'Qasioun eagles')
Association| Syrian Football Association (SFA)
Confederation| AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation| WAFF (West Asia)
UAFA (Arab world)
Head coach| José Lana
Captain| Omar Al Somah
Most caps| Maher Al-Sayed (109)
Top scorer| Firas Al-Khatib (36)
Home stadium| Abbasiyyin Stadium
FIFA code| SYR

First colours

Second colours

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FIFA ranking
Current|  95  2 (28 November 2024)[2]
Highest| 68 (1 July 2018)
Lowest| 152 (September 2014, March 2015)
First international
Lebanon 1–2 Syria
(Beirut, Lebanon; 19 April 1942)[3]
Biggest win
Syria 13–0 Muscat and Oman
(Cairo, Egypt; 6 September 1965)
Biggest defeat
Greece 8–0 Syria
(Athens, Greece; 25 November 1949)
Egypt 8–0 Syria
(Alexandria, Egypt; 16 October 1951)
Asian Cup
Appearances| 7 (first in 1980)
Best result| Round of 16 (2023)
Arab Cup
Appearances| 7 (first in 1963)
Best result| Runners-up (1963, 1966, 1988)
WAFF Championship
Appearances| 8 (first in 2000)
Best result| Champions (2012)
King's Cup
Appearances| 2 (first in 2016)
Best result| Runners-up (2024)

Medal record

WAFF Championship
| 2012 Kuwait | Team
| 2000 Jordan | Team
| 2004 Iran | Team
| 2007 Jordan | Team
| 2008 Iran | Team
FIFA Arab Cup
| 1963 Lebanon | Team
| 1966 Iraq | Team
| 1988 Jordan | Team
Palestine Cup of Nations
| 1973 Libya | Team
Mediterranean Games
| 1987 Latakia | Team
| 1951 Alexandria | Team
West Asian Games
| 1997 Tehran | Team
| 2005 Doha | Team
| 2002 Kuwait | Team
Arab Games
| 1957 Beirut | Team
| 1953 Alexandria | Team
| 1997 Beirut | Team
| 1976 Damascus | Team

The Syria national football team (Arabic: منتخب سُورِيَا لِكُرَّةُ الْقَدَم) represents Syria in international football, and is controlled by the Syrian Arab Federation for Football, the governing body for football in Syria. Syria has never qualified for the World Cup finals, but did reach the fourth qualification round in 2018. The team is currently banned by FIFA from playing at home, as they have not hosted a game since December 2010.[5] Internationally, Syria won the 2012 WAFF Championship, 1957 Arab Games, 1987 Mediterranean Games and the 2024 Intercontinental Cup.

## History

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### From 1936 to 1969: The beginnings

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The Syrian Football Federation was founded in 1936, 10 years before independence from the French in 1946. It has been affiliated with FIFA since 1937 and has been a member of AFC since 1969.[6][7] Syria played its first unofficial matches under the name of Damascus XI with Lebanon (5–4) in 1939 and with Iraq (1–2) in 1944.[8][9]

Syria played their first official game against Lebanon on 19 April 1942; Qasioun Eagles won 2–1.[10] Syria's first official qualifying match was played in Ankara against Turkey, which ended in a Syrian defeat 7–0 on 20 November 1949.[11] Thanks to that, the Syrian team participated in the 1950 World Cup European qualifiers as one of the first teams in the region to do so.[12] One of the biggest defeats was played in Athens against Greece, on 25 November 1949, 5 days after its first official match which ended in a score of 8–0 for the Greeks.[13]

At the 1951 Mediterranean Games in Alexandria, on 12 October 1951, one of Syria's biggest defeats was recorded against Egypt which ended with a score of 8–0 for the Pharaohs.[14]

Francisc Mészáros, who became the second coach of the Syrian national team in 1954.

The first great success of the national team was silver at the 1953 Arab Games, when they were defeated in the final by Egypt (4–0).[15] At the 1957 Arab Games in Beirut, they advanced to the finals after the semi-final defeat of Morocco, in which they defeated Tunisia with goals scored by Shamas and Awadis Kaoulakian 3–1.[16]

In the FIFA World Cup 1958 qualifiers, the Syrian football team was defeated by the Sudan in the 1st round of the playoffs. Between 1958 and 1961, the team combined with Egypt to form the United Arab Republic national football team, although the team's records are attributed only to Egypt by FIFA.[17] Syria reached the finals in the Arab Cup twice: in 1963 (beaten by Tunisia) and 1966 (beaten by Iraq).[18]

In the 1966 World Cup qualifiers they were one of two teams from the Asian zone (the other being Israel) to be allocated to the European qualifying zone and were originally placed with Spain and the Republic of Ireland. However, they joined the Asian and African boycott of the 1966 qualifiers, due to the decision of FIFA to allocate just one place between Asia and Africa.[19]

### 1970s: Successes in Arab competitions

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In the 1970s, they regularly participated in the Palestine Cup, which served as a substitute for the Arab Cup. At the 1972 Palestine Cup, they placed fourth when they lost 1–3 to Algeria.[20] At the 1973 Palestine Cup, they advanced from the group stage to the semifinals, where they eliminated Algeria after penalties (0–0, pen. 3–2). In the final of the cup, they clearly lost to Tunisia 0–4.[21]

In the 1974 Kuneitra Cup, the Qasioun Eagles entered the knockout phase after the group defeat of Sudan, Libya, Palestine and North Yemen. In the semifinals of the cup, they defeated Tunisia (3–1), but in the final, they unfortunately lost to Morocco after a penalty shootout.[22]

For the 1974 World Cup, they finished second in the group in the 1st round of the qualification, behind Iran, insufficient to advance to the next round.[23]

At the 1975 Palestine Cup, they eliminated Libya in the group stage, but lost to Iraq in the semifinals 0: 4 and in the bronze medal match with Sudan 0–1.[24] In 1976, Damascus hosted the Arab Games, whose football tournament was played at the Abbasiyyin Stadium, where the home Syrian team won bronze medals.[25]

In the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification, the Qasioun Eagles did not go through the first round, as despite losing one victory over Saudi Arabia (2–0) they lost both matches to Iran, finishing in third place in the group.[26]

### The years 1980-1996: an improvement in Syrian football

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The Syrian team made it to the 1980 Olympics thanks to Iran, as the team withdrew due to the American-led boycott of the Olympics.[27] Despite losing 0–3 to Algeria and 0–5 to the GDR, they gained experience from big matches. However, the most valuable result in the tournament was a draw with a strong Spain 0–0.[28]

The Syrian team took part in the three editions of the Asian Nations Cup in the 1980s. In the 1980 Asian Cup, they finished 3rd out of 5 in the group stage, behind North Korea and Iran, ahead of China and Bangladesh.[29]

In the 1984 Asian Nations Cup, they finished 4th out of 5 in the 1st round, ahead of South Korea, behind Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.[30] In the 1988 Asian Nations Cup, they finished 3rd out of 5 still in the 1st round, behind China and Saudi Arabia, ahead of Kuwait and Bahrain.[31] The two Syrian scorers were with one goal each: Walid Nasser and Walid Al-Hel. They were finalists in the Arab Nations Cup in 1988 (beaten by Iraq).[citation needed]

For the qualifiers of the 1982 World Cup, they finished last in the group stage behind Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.[32] As for the qualification round of the 1986 World Cup, Syria came very close to a qualification which would have been historic, since it passed the 1st round ahead of Kuwait and North Yemen, beat Bahrain and lost in the final qualifying round to Iraq 1–3 on aggregate, with the only Syrian goal scored by Walid Abu Al-Sel.[33]

Valeriy Yaremchenko, the coach who led Syria to victory at the 1987 Mediterranean Games

One of the greatest successes of the Qasioun Eagles in the 1980s was the participation in the finals of the 1987 Mediterranean Games, which took place in Latakia, and the defeat of the France team 2–1.[34][35]

In the 1990 World Cup qualifiers, the national team placed second in the first round after losing to Saudi Arabia 4–5 (goal scorers: Mahrous, Jakalan, Al-Nasser and Helou).[36]

In 1992, the Arab Games were held in Syria, which included the Arab Cup In this tournament, the Syrian national team led by Virgil Dridea placed 4th after advancing to the semifinals (losing to Egypt 4–3 on penalties) and losing in the bronze medal match with Kuwait 1–2.[37]

During the 1994 World Cup qualifiers, they led the qualifying group after winning over Taiwan and Oman, but due to draws with Iran (0–0 and 1–1, goal scored by Abdul Latif Helou), they did not advance to the second round.[38]

In the 1st round of the 1996 Asian Cup, the Syrian team beat Uzbekistan (2–1), thanks to goals from Nader Joukhadar and Ali Dib, but they were beaten by Japan (1–2, goal by Nader Joukhadar) and by China (0–3). By finishing 3rd in the group, they had a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals but having a low score compared to the other two countries (Iraq and South Korea), the team finished as the worst 3rd, again missed the knockout phase.[citation needed]

### From 1996 to 2007: Years of hope and disappointment

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Chadi Cheikh Merai in 1997

At the 1997 Arab Games in Beirut, they reached the final, in which Jordan defeated them 0–1.[39]

One of Syria's biggest victories was recorded in Tehran on 4 June 1997, against the Maldives, a match that ended with a final score of 12–0 for the Syrians. 5 days later it faces again the Maldives, still in Tehran, which ends with the same score of 12–0. These two matches were played as a part of the qualification for the 1998 World Cup, where it was eliminated in the first preliminary round, ahead of Iran.[40]

The Syrian team was twice finalist in 2000 and 2004 of a regional competition, the West Asian Football Championship, beaten each time by Iran; as they reached the semi-finals of the West Asian Championship 2002 held at home but lost to Jordan on a golden goal scored in the last minutes of extra time (1–2), before losing to Iran on penalties during the match for the 3rd place (2–2, 2–4).[citation needed]

Syria v Iran, friendly match (2006)

As for the qualification of the World Cup 2002, they were overtaken by Oman at 1st, while being ahead of the Philippines and Laos.[41]

In the qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup, they did not advance to the third stage after uncertain match performances and losses with Bahrain (1–2) and Kyrgyzstan (0–1).[42]

Syria v India, 2007 Nehru Cup

During this period, the national team participated in the 2007 Nehru Cup, where after the first victory over Bangladesh (2–0) they defeated Kyrgyzstan (4–1), India (3–2) and Cambodia (5–1) and advanced to the finals.[43] The top scorers were famous Syrian stars Zyad Chaabo (5 goals) and Maher Al-Sayed (4 goals). But the cup final for the team did not turn out well, because they lost to India 0–1.[44][45]

### From 2007 to 2012: Great achievements

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Fajr Ibrahim led Syria twice to the semifinals of the West Asian Cup

In 2007, Syria advanced to the WAAF Cup under the leadership of coach Fajr Ibrahim, where they after victories over Lebanon and Jordan (both 1–0), lost in the semifinals to Iraq 0–3.[46]

A year later, the Qasioun Eagles took part in the 2008 WAAF Cup, where after a 2–1 victory over Oman and a draw with Jordan, they advanced to the semifinals, where they lost to Iran (0–2).[47]

At the 2009 Nehru Cup, Syria sovereignly won the group stage, defeating Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon and, in a close match, India (1–0). In the final of the cup, they encountered India, with which they lost 1–2 on penalties (the only Syrian scorer was Ali Diab).[48]

In the qualifications for the World Cup 2010, the team of Syria beat Afghanistan in the 1st round, then Indonesia in the 2nd round, but narrowly failed in the 3rd round to qualify for the 4th round, due to an unfavorable goal average, behind UAE and Iran, but ahead of Kuwait.[49]

Syrian line-up against Japan at the 2011 Asian Cup

The Syrian team qualified for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar after a long absence from it since 1996, where it ascended to the championship without any loss in the qualifiers. They were eliminated from the group stage again after losing to Jordan and Japan and defeating Saudi Arabia.[50] Shortly afterwards, they were disqualified from the 2014 World Cup due to the use of an ineligible player.[51]

In December 2012, Syria beat Iraq in the final of West Asia Cup to collect its first major trophy and Ahmad Al Saleh became the scorer of the historic winning goal (1–0).[52] Official Syrian television interrupted its broadcasts to announce the victory and show the presentation of the cup live.[53]

### From 2013 to 2016: Withdrawal from positions

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In 2013, the Syrian team withdrew from the WAAF Cup due to the Syrian Civil War. In the following years, the situation in the national team was not good because they could not play at home stadiums.[54]

Syria national football team in Tehran: 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification

The Syrian national team missed the 2015 AFC Asian Cup after failing to qualify and occupying third place in Group A which included Jordan, Singapore and Oman.[55] In 2016, Syria took part in the King's Cup under national team captain Mosab Balhous and head coach Ayman Hakeem, where they lost in the semifinals after a penalty shootout with Thailand and defeated the United Arab Emirates 1–0 in third place match.[56]

### 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Syria close to great success

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Ever since war broke out in the country, Syria have been banned from playing home games in their own country and in fact were one day away from being thrown out of the 2018 World Cup only for Malaysia to swoop in at the last minute and offer to host all of Syria's home games.[57][58][59]

After finishing in second place in Group E during the 2018 World Cup 2nd qualifying round, behind Japan, but ahead of Singapore, Afghanistan and Cambodia. Syria was among the top 4 (2nd) and obtained the right to play in the 3rd round, in addition to being qualified for the next Asian Cup.[60]

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Syria v Iran

They were transferred to group A, along with Iran, South Korea, Uzbekistan, China and Qatar. On 5 September 2017, Syria qualified for the first time in their history for the play-offs of a World Cup by finishing 3rd in their group with 13 points, level on points with Uzbekistan, but ahead in the standings thanks to better goal difference, following of their draw gleaned in stoppage time on the lawn of the Iran (2–2) in the last match.[61]

This was the best performance by Qasioun Eagles to date in a World Cup qualifying phase.[62] The prospect of a historic qualification for a final phase of the World Cup has given rise to a momentary halt to the conflict which has ravaged the country for six years, as well as the installation of giant screens by the authorities in the main public squares of major cities to follow the decisive match against Iran.[63][64]

#### Syria v Australia

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On 5 October 2017 in Malacca, Syria managed to draw (1–1) against Australia thanks to a converted penalty in the 85th minute by Omar Al Somah, who had already equalized in stoppage time in the last pool match against Iran, responding to the opening goal in the first half of Robbie Kruse.[65]

In the return match played five days later in Sydney, the Syrians opened the scoring in the 6th minute of play, once again thanks to Al Somah, but Tim Cahill tied the two teams seven minutes after the opening goal.[citation needed]

The two teams continued to neutralize each other and it was in extra time that Australia took a decisive advantage in the 109th minute of play thanks to a new goal from Cahill, dashing Syria's last hopes of participating in a World Cup. Reduced to 10 at the start of extra time, Syria nevertheless bravely tried their luck, narrowly missing the equalizer and qualification for the Intercontinental play-off during stoppage time in the 2nd half of extra time on a free kick from the essential Al Somah who found the post.[66]

### 2019 Asian Cup: a missed opportunity

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At the 2019 AFC Asian Cup (Group B) in the United Arab Emirates, Syria under the leadership of then-head coach Bernd Stange, the national team drew 0–0 with Palestine in the first match of the tournament. Syria failed to advance from the group stage after losing to Australia (2–3) and Jordan (0–2).[67][68]

2019 Asia Cup, Syria v Palestine

The Syrian coach Bernd Stange was sacked after this tournament, and replaced with former manager Fajr Ibrahim.[69] The team's game didn't improve much after this intervention as they suffered an agonizing loss to Australia after an injury time goal by Tom Rogic in the second half, confirming Syria's elimination.[70]

### From 2019 to the present

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In qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, which began in the fall of 2019, they were placed second in Group A of the 2nd round after the draw.[71] In the first matches of the group, the Qasioun Eagles comfortably won first over the Philippines (5–2), Maldives (2–1) and Guam (4–0).[72] Subsequently, in an important match, they defeated China 2–1 after Osama Omari's goal and Zhang Linpeng's own goal.[73] In the next match, the national team defeated the Philippines 1–0 with a decisive goal by midfielder Ward Al Salama.[74] On 11 March 2020, Tunisian Nabil Maâloul was appointed head coach of Syria.[75]

Nabil Maâloul, Syria's head coach from 2020 to 2021

The last matches in the group were played in 2021 due to COVID-19 in Asia, when they first defeated the Maldives (4–0) and Guam (3–0), confirming their 1st place, advanced to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and also to the third stage of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.[72] With the 1st place assured, Syria then lost to China 1–3 in the final game, which was irrelevant to the final standing.[72]

Omar Khribin, 2017 Asian Footballer of the Year and one of the key players of the national team

Nabil Maâloul resigned on June 15, 2021, due to disagreements with the leadership of the football federation. Nizar Mahrous replaced him for the next qualification phase.[76] The team started this part of the qualification with unconvincing results with Iran (0–1), UAE (1–1) and South Korea (1–2), with both Syrian goals scored by Omar Khribin and Mahmoud Al Baher.[77] After a humiliating defeat in the Levantine derby with Lebanon (2–3, the scorers were Khrbin and Somah), a draw with Iraq (1–1 only goal was scored by Somah) and a high defeat with Iran (0–3), the head coach Mahrous was fired.[77]

At the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, under the leadership of new coach Valeriu Tița, they showed up in good form.[78] They played the first match in Group B against the UAE, which they lost 1–2.[79] In the next match, Syria played well despite the previous results, as Oliver Kass Kawo and Mouhamad Anez scored 2–0 over the big favorite from Tunisia.[80][81] In their last group match, the Qasioun Eagles lost very badly to Mauritania 1–2 when the equalizing goal was scored by Mahmoud Al Baher in the 52nd minute. They took the 3rd place in the group and the 9th place overall.[82]

In the last qualifying matches, they lost first to the UAE 0–2 then to South Korea with the same score, and due to these results, Tița was dismissed.[83] Ghassan Maatouk was appointed as the new national head coach on February 9, 2022, leading the team to victory in the derby with Lebanon (3–0) and a draw with Iraq (1–1) in the last two matches. As a result, the Syrian team finished 5th in Group A.[84]

#### 2023 AFC Asian Cup: Syria reach the knockout stage for the first time ever

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Syria qualified for their seventh AFC Asian Cup in 2023, and during this tournament, they made the knockout stage for the first time in their history by ranking as one of the best ranked third place team,[85] after being drawn into Group B alongside Australia, India and Uzbekistan.[86] In the round of 16, Syria lost against Iran in the penalty shootouts following a 1–1 draw after extra time, despite their numerical superiority at the start of injury time following a 2nd yellow card for Mehdi Taremi.[87]

## Stadiums

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Home stadiums list

Image  | Stadium  | Capacity  | Location  | Last match
| Aleppo International Stadium | 53,200  | Aleppo | v Vietnam
(18 November 2009; (2011 Asian Cup Q)
| Abbasiyyin Stadium | 30,000  | Damascus | v Iraq
(22 December 2010; Friendly)
| Al-Hamadaniah Stadium | 15,000  | Aleppo  | v South Korea
(22 February 2006; (2007 Asian Cup Q)
| Al-Jalaa Stadium | 10,000  | Damascus  | v Palestine
(26 March 2004; Friendly)

## Team image

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### Rivalries

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Syrian fans before the match with Palestine

Syria's common rivals are mostly from the Levant, which are Lebanon and Jordan.[88]

#### Syria vs. Lebanon

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| Statistics vs.  Lebanon[9]

Played1 | Wins2 | Draws  | Losses  | GF  | GA
25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 28

1\. Only matches recognized by FIFA.
2\. Wins for Syria.

Due to historical reasons, matches against Lebanon have been frequently followed and seen by Syrians as the most important rival.[89] Syria played until today 25 games against Lebanon. The first match took place on 19 April 1942 in a friendly match against the Cedars in Beirut, when Lebanon and Syria were a French colonies.[10] In 1947 Syria played two more friendlies against Lebanon: 4–1 victory in Beirut on 4 May,[90] and 1–0 victory in Aleppo on 18 May.[91] It was at this time that the matches were the most regular. Syria dominates the series with 15 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses.

#### Syria vs. Jordan

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| Statistics vs.  Jordan[9]

Played1 | Wins2 | Draws  | Losses  | GF  | GA
43 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 47 | 44

1\. Only matches recognized by FIFA.
2\. Wins for Syria.

Syria played their first official match against Jordan on 1 August 1953 in Alexandria, Egypt as part of the 1953 Arab Games, winning 3–1. In later years, the derby gained mutual popularity mainly due to historical, political, and geographical factors.[92]

### Nickname

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The Syrian national team is known by supporters and the media as Nosour Qasioun, meaning The Eagles of Qasioun in reference to the Mount Qasioun, which stretch over the capital of Syria, Damascus.[1]

### Kits

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The Syria national football team's home color is red and away is white.

Kit supplier  | Period  | Notes

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Diadora | 2005–2010  |
Adidas | 2011–2014  |
Lotto | 2015–2017  |
Jako | 2018–2020  |
Uhlsport | 2021–2022  |
Jako | 2022–  |

## Results and fixtures

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See also: Syria national football team results (2020–present) and Syria 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

### 2024

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Syria v  Kyrgyzstan 5 January 2024 Unofficial Friendly|  Syria | 1–1|  Kyrgyzstan | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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18:30 UTC+4 |

* Kurdaghli 59'
* Hesar 71'

| Report | Akmatov 48' | Stadium: Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium

Syria v  Malaysia 8 January 2024 Friendly|  Syria | 2–2|  Malaysia | Doha, Qatar

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20:30 UTC+3 |

* Sabbag 70'
* Hesar 74'

| Report |

* Arif 39'
* Josué 78'

| Stadium: Grand Hamad Stadium

Uzbekistan v  Syria 13 January 2024 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS|  Uzbekistan | 0–0|  Syria | Al Rayyan, Qatar

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20:30 UTC+3 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
Attendance: 10,198
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)

Syria v  Australia 18 January 2024 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS|  Syria | 0–1|  Australia | Al Rayyan, Qatar

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14:30 UTC+3 |  | Report |

* Irvine 59'

| Stadium: Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
Attendance: 10,097
Referee: Adel Al-Naqbi (United Arab Emirates)

Syria v  India 23 January 2024 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS|  Syria | 1–0|  India | Al Khor, Qatar

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14:30 UTC+3 |

* Khribin 76'

| Report |  | Stadium: Al Bayt Stadium
Attendance: 42,787
Referee: Sivakorn Pu-udom (Thailand)

Iran v  Syria 31 January 2024 AFC Asian Cup R16|  Iran | 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–3 p)|  Syria | Doha, Qatar

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19:00 UTC+3 |

* Taremi 34' (pen.)

| Report |

* Khribin 64' (pen.)

| Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 8,720
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
| Penalties|

* Ansarifard
* Rezaeian
* Ebrahimi
* Torabi
* Hajsafi

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* Sabbag
* Youssef
* Ousou
* Al Dali

Myanmar v  Syria 21 March 2024 (2024-03-21) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Myanmar | 1–1|  Syria | Yangon, Myanmar

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18:00 UTC+6:30 |

* Kyaw 35'

| Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC) |

* Al Dali 71'

| Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium
Attendance: 7,580
Referee: Hassan Akrami (Iran)

Syria v  Myanmar 26 March 2024 (2024-03-26) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Syria | 7–0|  Myanmar | Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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22:00 UTC+3 |

* Khribin 30', 54', 63' (pen.)
* Hesar 47'
* Ajan 51', 68'
* Al-Dali 80'

| Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC) |  | Stadium: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Attendance: 3,252
Referee: Pranjal Banerjee (India)

North Korea v  Syria 6 June 2024 (2024-06-06) 2026 World Cup qualification|  North Korea | 1–0|  Syria | Vientiane, Laos[note 1]

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20:00 UTC+7 |

* Jong Il-gwan 90+2'

| Report |  | Stadium: New Laos National Stadium

Japan v  Syria 11 June 2024 (2024-06-11) 2026 World Cup qualification|  Japan | 5–0|  Syria | Hiroshima, Japan

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19:14 UTC+9 |

* Ueda 13'
* Dōan 19'
* Krouma 22' (o.g.)
* Soma 73' (pen.)
* Minamino 85'

|  |  | Stadium: Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Referee: Ahmed Al-Ali (Kuwait)

Syria v  Mauritius 6 September 2024 (2024-09-06) 2024 Intercontinental Cup|  Syria | 2–0|  Mauritius | Hyderabad, India

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19:30 UTC+5:30 |

* Citorah 32' (o.g.)
* Al-Mawas 70'

| Report |  | Stadium: G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium
Referee: Harish Kundu (India)

India v  Syria 9 September 2024 (2024-09-09) 2024 Intercontinental Cup|  India | 0–3|  Syria | Hyderabad, India

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19:30 IST (UTC+05:30) |  | Report |

* Al Aswad 7'
* Irandust 76'
* Sabbag 90+6'

| Stadium: G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium
Attendance: 19,982
Referee: Nivon Robesh (Sri Lanka)

Syria v  Tajikistan 11 October 2024 (2024-10-11) 2024 King's Cup|  Syria | 1–0|  Tajikistan | Songkhla, Thailand

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* Osman 65'

|  |  | Stadium: Tinsulanon Stadium

Syria v  Thailand 14 October 2024 (2024-10-14) 2024 King's Cup|  Syria | 1–2|  Thailand | Songkhla, Thailand

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* Ham 53'

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* Ekanit 44'
* Chanathip 90+1'

| Stadium: Tinsulanon Stadium

Russia v  Syria 19 November 2024 (2024-11-19) Friendly|  Russia | 4–0|  Syria | Volgograd, Russia

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* Osipenko 33', 81' (pen.)
* Samoshnikov 52'
* Miranchuk 66'

|  |  | Stadium: Volgograd Arena

Kuwait v  Syria 15 December 2024 (2024-12-15) Unofficial Friendly|  Kuwait | v|  Syria | Doha, Qatar

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## Coaching staff

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### Current technical staff

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See also: List of Asian national football team managers

As of 30 March 2024
Position  | Name

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Head coach  |  José Lana
Assistant coaches  |  Khaled Ghoneim
Goalkeeping coach  |
Team manager  |
Fitness coach  |

### Coaching history

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Name  | Nat  | Period  | Matches  | Wins  | Draws  | Losses  | Honours

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Vinzenz Dittrich |  | 1951  |  |  |  |  |
Francisc Mészáros |  | 1954  |  |  |  |  |
József Albert |  | 1956–1959  |  |  |  |  | 1957 Arab Games winners[94]
Miklós Vadas |  | 1960–1965  |  |  |  |  |
Cornel Drăgușin[95] |  | 1965–1966  |  |  |  |  |
Ezzat Abdel-Wahab  |  | 1969  |  |  |  |  |
Mehana Jabour  |  | 1971  |  |  |  |  |
Khalil Nadaf  |  | 1971–1972  |  |  |  |  |
Mohamed Azzam  |  | 1972  |  |  |  |  |
Khalil Nadaf  |  | 1972–1973  |  |  |  |  |
Mousa Shamas  |  | 1973–1974  |  |  |  |  |
Lofti Kerkuli  |  | 1974  |  |  |  |  |
Petre Rădulescu[96] |  | 1974–1975  |  |  |  |  |
Vladimir Bolotov  |  | 1975  |  |  |  |  |
Mohamed Azzam  |  | 1976–1977  |  |  |  |  |
Lofti Kerkuli  |  | 1977  |  |  |  |  |
Zaki Natour  |  | 1978  |  |  |  |  |
Horst Zokoll  |  | 1978–1979  |  |  |  |  |
Mustafa Hasanagić |  | 1979  |  |  |  |  |
Mousa Shamas  |  | 1980  |  |  |  |  |
Joseph Chadli[97] |  | 1980  |  |  |  |  |
Bill Asprey[98] |  | 1980–1982  |  |  |  |  |
Karl Trautmann |  | 1983–1984  |  |  |  |  |
Viktor Vasilyev  |  | 1984  |  |  |  |  |
Avedis Kavlakian  |  | 1984–1985  |  |  |  |  |
Valeriy Yaremchenko |  | 1985–1987  |  |  |  |  | 1987 Mediterranean Games winners
Anatoliy Azarenkov |
| 1987–1992  |  |  |  |  |
Virgil Dridea[99] |  | 1992–1993  |  |  |  |  |
Marwan Khouri  |  | 1994–1995  |  |  |  |  |
Yuri Kurnenin |  | 1995–1997  |  |  |  |  |
Anwar Abdul-Kader  |  | 1997  |  |  |  |  |
Kevork Mardikian |  | 1997  |  |  |  |  |
Angel Stankov |  | 1997  |  |  |  |  |
Mircea Rădulescu |  | 1997–1998  |  |  |  |  |
Joel Camargo |  | 1998–1999  |  |  |  |  |
Mousa Shamas  |  | March 1999 – September 1999  |  |  |  |  |
Dragoslav Popović  |  | September 1999 – February 2000  |  |  |  |  |
Dragoslav Sridović  |  | March 2000 – April 2000  |  |  |  |  |
Božidar Vukotić  |  | March 2001 – October 2001  |  |  |  |  |
Jalal Talebi |  | November 2001 – September 2002  | 10  | 9  | 0  | 1  |
Janusz Wójcik |  | March 2003 – August 2003  |  |  |  |  |
Božidar Vukotić  |  | September 2003 – November 2003  |  |  |  |  |
Ahmed Rifaat |  | December 2003 – November 2004  |  |  |  |  |
Nizar Mahrous |  | November 2004 – 2005  |  |  |  |  |
Miloslav Radenović |

| 2005 – August 2006  |  |  |  |  |
Fajr Ibrahim |  | 5 August 2006 – February 2008  | 24  | 13  | 5  | 6  |
Mohammad Kwid |  | 10 May 2008 – 20 August 2008  | 8  | 4  | 0  | 4  |
Fajr Ibrahim |  | 13 November 2008 – 13 September 2010  | 28  | 13  | 9  | 6  |
Ayman Hakeem (Interim)  |  | 14 September 2010 – 20 December 2010  | 5  | 2  | 1  | 2  |
Ratomir Dujković |  | 28 October 2010 – 8 December 2010  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  |
Valeriu Tiţa |  | 21 December 2010 – 9 February 2011  | 6  | 1  | 0  | 5  |
Claude Le Roy |  | 16 April 2011 – 4 May 2011  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
Nizar Mahrous |  | 22 May 2011 – 18 August 2011  | 7  | 5  | 2  | 0  |
Marwan Khoury  |  | 7 July 2012 – 30 August 2012  | 4  | 1  | 1  | 2  |
Hussam Al Sayed |  | 21 October 2012 – 10 April 2013  | 8  | 2  | 3  | 3  | 2012 WAFF Championship winners
Anas Makhlouf |  | 13 April 2013 – 23 October 2013  | 3  | 0  | 1  | 2  |
Hussam Al Sayed (Interim)  |  | 9 November 2013 – 20 November 2013  | 3  | 1  | 0  | 2  |
Ahmad Al Shaar  |  | 13 February 2014 – 5 March 2014  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  |
Muhannad Al Fakeer  |  | 18 September 2014 – 5 January 2015  | 2  | 2  | 0  | 0  |
Fajr Ibrahim |  | 6 January 2015 – 29 March 2016  | 14  | 10  | 1  | 3  |
Ayman Hakeem |  | 9 May 2016 – 20 November 2017  | 21  | 6  | 11  | 4  |
Bernd Stange |  | 31 January 2018 – 10 January 2019  | 11  | 3  | 5  | 3  |
Fajr Ibrahim |  | 10 January 2019 – 31 December 2019  | 17  | 7  | 3  | 7  |
Nabil Maâloul |  | 11 March 2020 – 15 June 2021  | 7  | 3  | 0  | 4  |
Nizar Mahrous |  | 7 July 2021 – 16 November 2021  | 6  | 0  | 2  | 4  |
Valeriu Tiţa |  | 18 November 2021 – 1 February 2022  | 5  | 1  | 0  | 4  |
Ghassan Maatouk |  | 9 February 2022 – 1 June 2022  | 3  | 2  | 1  | 0  |
Hussam Al Sayed |  | 23 August 2022 – 1 February 2023  | 6  | 0  | 0  | 6  |
Héctor Cúper |  | 2 February 2023 – 11 June 2024  | 18  | 5  | 6  | 7  |
José Lana |  | 22 August 2024 –  | 5  | 3  | 0  | 2

## Players

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### Current squad

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The following players were called up for the friendly match against Russia on 19 November 2024.

Information correct as of 19 November 2024, after the match against  Russia
No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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| 1GK | Ibrahim Alma |  (1991-10-18) 18 October 1991 (age 33) | 80  | 0  |  Tishreen
| 1GK | Ahmad Madania |  (1990-01-01) 1 January 1990 (age 34) | 31  | 0  |  Al-Riffa
| 1GK | Maksim Sarraf |  (2005-03-15) 15 March 2005 (age 19) | 0  | 0  |  Andijon

* * *

| 2DF | Omar Midani |  (1994-01-26) 26 January 1994 (age 30) | 66  | 1  |  Al-Salmiya
| 2DF | Khaled Kourdoghli |  (1997-01-31) 31 January 1997 (age 27) | 27  | 0  |  Erbil
| 2DF | Ahmad Faqa |  (2003-01-10) 10 January 2003 (age 21) | 4  | 0  |  AIK
| 2DF | Ignacio Abraham |  (1998-01-12) 12 January 1998 (age 26) | 3  | 0  |  Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
| 2DF | Emiliano Amor |  (1995-05-16) 16 May 1995 (age 29) | 3  | 0  |  Colo-Colo
| 2DF | Ali Al Rina |  (2004-01-10) 10 January 2004 (age 20) | 1  | 0  |  Al-Ittihad
| 2DF | Zakaria Hannan |  (1997-08-21) 21 August 1997 (age 27) | 1  | 0  |  Al-Ittihad
| 2DF | Facundo Mater |  (1998-07-23) 23 July 1998 (age 26) | 1  | 0  |  Barracas Central

* * *

| 3MF | Thaer Krouma |  (1990-02-02) 2 February 1990 (age 34) | 46  | 1  |  Mumbai City
| 3MF | Mohammed Osman |  (1994-01-01) 1 January 1994 (age 30) | 29  | 2  |  Lamphun Warriors
| 3MF | Ammar Ramadan |  (2001-01-05) 5 January 2001 (age 23) | 18  | 0  |  Dunajská Streda
| 3MF | Elmar Abraham |  (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 (age 25) | 10  | 0  |  Skövde AIK
| 3MF | Hasan Dahan |  (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Al-Ittihad
| 3MF | Mahmoud Nayef |  (2004-01-03) 3 January 2004 (age 20) | 1  | 0  |  Al-Ittihad

* * *

| 4FW | Mahmoud Al-Mawas |  (1993-01-01) 1 January 1993 (age 31) | 100  | 16  |  Al-Shorta
| 4FW | Alaa Al Dali |  (1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 (age 27) | 25  | 4  |  Chadormalu
| 4FW | Mohammad Al Hallak |  (1999-01-01) 1 January 1999 (age 25) | 22  | 1  |  Al-Riffa
| 4FW | Mahmoud Al Aswad |  (2003-09-14) 14 September 2003 (age 21) | 10  | 1  |  Zakho
| 4FW | Pablo Sabbag |  (1997-06-11) 11 June 1997 (age 27) | 8  | 2  |  Alianza Lima
| 4FW | Mohammad Al Salkhadi |  (2001-07-29) 29 July 2001 (age 23) | 3  | 0  |  IFK Värnamo

### Recent call-ups

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The following players have also been called up to the Syria squad within the last 12 months.

Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club  | Latest call-up

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GK | Elias Hadaya |  (1998-08-21) 21 August 1998 (age 26) | 1  | 0  |  Utsiktens | v.  Russia, 19 November 2024INJ
GK | Esteban Glellel |  (1999-01-06) 6 January 1999 (age 25) | 4  | 0  |  Quilmes | v.  Thailand, 14 October 2024
GK | Taha Mosa |  (1987-05-24) 24 May 1987 (age 37) | 6  | 0  |  Hutteen | v.  Myanmar, 26 March 2024

* * *

DF | Aiham Ousou |  (2000-01-09) 9 January 2000 (age 24) | 11  | 0  |  Charleroi | v.  Russia, 19 November 2024INJ
DF | Moayad Ajan |  (1993-02-16) 16 February 1993 (age 31) | 76  | 3  |  Al-Wahda | v.  India, 9 September 2024
DF | Muayad Al Khouli |  (1993-10-16) 16 October 1993 (age 31) | 16  | 0  |  Al-Wathba | v.  India, 9 September 2024
DF | Amro Jenyat |  (1993-01-15) 15 January 1993 (age 31) | 45  | 1  |  Al-Karamah | v.  Japan, 11 June 2024
DF | Abdul Rahman Weiss |  (1998-06-14) 14 June 1998 (age 26) | 22  | 0  |  Kalamata | v.  Japan, 11 June 2024
DF | Abdullah Al Shami |  (1994-03-02) 2 March 1994 (age 30) | 14  | 0  |  Al-Karamah | 2023 AFC Asian CupPRE
DF | Saad Al Ahmad |  (1989-08-10) 10 August 1989 (age 35) | 12  | 0  |  Hutteen | 2023 AFC Asian CupPRE

* * *

MF | Ezequiel Ham |  (1994-01-10) 10 January 1994 (age 30) | 14  | 1  |  Independiente Rivadavia | v.  Russia, 19 November 2024WD
MF | Simon Amin |  (1997-11-13) 13 November 1997 (age 27) | 5  | 0  |  Sandefjord | v.  Russia, 19 November 2024INJ
MF | Mouhamad Anez |  (1995-05-14) 14 May 1995 (age 29) | 31  | 1  |  Hutteen | v.  Thailand, 14 October 2024
MF | Mustafa Jneid |  (2000-01-11) 11 January 2000 (age 24) | 7  | 0  |  Hutteen | v.  Thailand, 14 October 2024
MF | Mohammad Al Marmour |  (1995-01-04) 4 January 1995 (age 29) | 35  | 4  |  Al-Najma | v.  India, 9 September 2024
MF | Mustafa Abdullatif |  (2003-12-15) 15 December 2003 (age 20) | 2  | 0  |  Hannover 96 II | v.  India, 9 September 2024
MF | Fahd Youssef |  (1987-05-15) 15 May 1987 (age 37) | 44  | 7  |  Al-Shorta | v.  Japan, 11 June 2024
MF | Jalil Elías |  (1996-04-25) 25 April 1996 (age 28) | 9  | 0  |  Vélez Sarsfield | v.  Japan, 11 June 2024
MF | Mahmoud Dahoud |  (1996-01-01) 1 January 1996 (age 28) | 0  | 0  |  Eintracht Frankfurt | v.  Myanmar, 26 March 2024WD
MF | Kamel Hmeisheh |  (1998-07-23) 23 July 1998 (age 26) | 27  | 0  |  Masafi Al-Wasat | 2023 AFC Asian Cup
MF | Malek Janeer |  (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  Al Wasl | 2023 AFC Asian CupPRE

* * *

FW | Noah Shamoun |  (2002-12-08) 8 December 2002 (age 22) | 6  | 0  |  Randers | v.  Thailand, 14 October 2024
FW | Tobías Cervera |  (2002-08-06) 6 August 2002 (age 22) | 3  | 0  |  Platense | v.  Thailand, 14 October 2024
FW | Daleho Irandust |  (1998-06-04) 4 June 1998 (age 26) | 3  | 1  |  Brommapojkarna | v.  Tajikistan, 11 October 2024INJ
FW | Omar Al Somah |  (1989-03-28) 28 March 1989 (age 35) | 42  | 21  |  Al-Arabi | v.  Japan, 11 June 2024
FW | Ibrahim Hesar |  (1993-11-15) 15 November 1993 (age 31) | 12  | 2  |  Zakho | v.  Japan, 11 June 2024
FW | Antonio Yakoub |  (2002-06-12) 12 June 2002 (age 22) | 3  | 0  |  Örebro SK | v.  Japan, 11 June 2024
FW | Omar Khribin |  (1994-01-15) 15 January 1994 (age 30) | 60  | 26  |  Al Wahda | v.  Myanmar, 26 March 2024
FW | Mardik Mardikian |  (1992-03-14) 14 March 1992 (age 32) | 44  | 8  |  Hutteen | v.  Myanmar, 26 March 2024
FW | Yassin Samia |  (1998-02-22) 22 February 1998 (age 26) | 7  | 1  |  Al-Wahda | 2023 AFC Asian CupPRE

* * *

SUS Player suspended.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
RET Retired from the national team.
WD Player withdrew from the squad for non-injury related reasons.
PRE Player was named in preliminary squad.

### Previous squads

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AFC Asian Cup

* 1980 Asian Cup squad
* 1984 Asian Cup squad
* 1988 Asian Cup squad
* 1996 Asian Cup squad
* 2011 Asian Cup squad
* 2019 Asian Cup squad
* 2023 Asian Cup squad

Olympic Games

* 1980 Olympics squad

## Player records

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Main article: Syria national football team records and statistics

As of 26 March 2024[100]
Players in bold are still active with Syria.

### Most appearances

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Maher Al-Sayed is Syria's most-capped player with 109 appearances. Rank  | Player  | Caps  | Goals  | Career

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1  | Maher Al-Sayed | 109  | 29  | 1999–2013
2  | Mahmoud Al-Mawas | 100  | 16  | 2012–present
3  | Ali Diab | 97  | 4  | 2004–2013
4  | Mosab Balhous | 86  | 0  | 2006–2016
5  | Raja Rafe | 84  | 32  | 2002–2015
6  | Tarek Jabban | 83  | 5  | 1996–2007
7  | Ibrahim Alma | 80  | 0  | 2012–present
8  | Moayad Ajan | 76  | 3  | 2012–present
Nizar Mahrous | 76  | 12  | 1985–1993
10  | George Khouri | 74  | 8  | 1982–1989

### Top goalscorers

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Firas Al-Khatib is Syria's all-time record goalscorer with 36 goals. Rank  | Player  | Goals  | Caps  | Ratio  | Career

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1  | Firas Al-Khatib | 36  | 72  | 0.5  | 2001–2019
2  | Raja Rafe | 32  | 84  | 0.38  | 2006–2016
3  | Maher Al-Sayed | 29  | 109  | 0.27  | 1999–2013
4  | Omar Khribin | 27  | 60  | 0.45  | 2012–present
5  | Said Bayazid | 24  | 24  | 1  | 1997–2001
6  | Zyad Chaabo | 22  | 49  | 0.45  | 2001–2010
7  | Omar Al Somah | 21  | 42  | 0.5  | 2012–present
8  | Mahmoud Al-Mawas | 16  | 100  | 0.16  | 2012–present
9  | Mohamed Al-Zeno | 15  | 48  | 0.31  | 2004–2011
10  | Avedis Kavlakian | 14  | —  | —  | 1953–1966

## Competitive record

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Syrian national team before 2019 AFC Asian Cup match against Australia.

### FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Round  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1930 to 1938 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member
1950 | Withdrew | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 7
1954 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1958 | Did not qualify | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 2
1962 | Withdrew | Withdrew
1966
1970 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1974 | Did not qualify | 6  | 3  | 1  | 2  | 6  | 6
1978 | Withdrew | 4  | 1  | 0  | 3  | 2  | 6
1982 | Did not qualify | 4  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 2  | 7
1986 | 8  | 4  | 3  | 1  | 8  | 4
1990 | 4  | 2  | 1  | 1  | 7  | 5
1994 | 6  | 3  | 3  | 0  | 14  | 4
1998 | 5  | 2  | 1  | 2  | 27  | 5
2002 | 6  | 4  | 1  | 1  | 40  | 6
2006 | 6  | 2  | 2  | 2  | 7  | 7
2010 | 10  | 6  | 2  | 2  | 23  | 10
2014 | Disqualified | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 0  | 6
2018 | Did not qualify | 20  | 9  | 5  | 6  | 37  | 22
2022 | 18  | 8  | 3  | 7  | 31  | 23
2026 | 6  | 2  | 1  | 3  | 9  | 12
2030 | To be determined | To be determined
2034
Total  | 0/20 | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | 108  | 46  | 24  | 38  | 214  | 132

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

### AFC Asian Cup

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Main article: Syria at the AFC Asian Cup

Syria during the 2023 Asian Cup match against Australia. AFC Asian Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Round  | Pld  | W  | D*  | L  | GF  | GA  | Pld  | W  | D  | L  | GF  | GA
1956 | Not a AFC member | Not a AFC member
1960
1964
1968
1972 | Did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5
1976 | Withdrew | Withdrew
1980 | Group stage | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2  | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0
1984 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5  | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8
1988 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5  | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2
1992 | Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4
1996 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6  | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2
2000 | Did not qualify | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3
2004 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 10
2007 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6
2011 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5  | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2
2015 | Did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7
2019 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5  | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 11
2023 | Round of 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2  | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 7
2027 | To be determined | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12
Total | Round of 16 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 30  | 73 | 40 | 12 | 21 | 143 | 79

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

AFC Asian Cup history

Year | Round | Score | Result
1980
Round 1 | Syria 0–0 Iran | Draw
Round 1 | Syria 1–0 Bangladesh | Win
Round 1 | Syria 1–2 North Korea | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 1–0 China | Win
1984
Round 1 | Syria 1–1 Qatar | Draw
Round 1 | Syria 0–1 Saudi Arabia | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 1–0 South Korea | Win
Round 1 | Syria 1–3 Kuwait | Loss
1988
Round 1 | Syria 0–2 Saudi Arabia | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 0–3 China | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 1–0 Kuwait | Win
Round 1 | Syria 1–0 Bahrain | Win
1996
Round 1 | Syria 1–2 Japan | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 0–3 China | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 2–1 Uzbekistan | Win
2011
Round 1 | Syria 2–1 Saudi Arabia | Win
Round 1 | Syria 1–2 Japan | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 1–2 Jordan | Loss
2019
Round 1 | Syria 0–0 Palestine | Draw
Round 1 | Syria 0–2 Jordan | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 2–3 Australia | Loss
2023
Round 1 | Syria 0–0 Uzbekistan | Draw
Round 1 | Syria 0–1 Australia | Loss
Round 1 | Syria 1–0 India | Win
Round of 16 | Syria 1–1 (3–5 p) Iran | Draw

### Olympic Games

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Olympic Games record  |  | Olympic Games qualification record

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Year  | Result  | Pld  | W  | D*  | L  | GF  | GA  | Pld  | W  | D*  | L  | GF  | GA
1900 to 1968 | Did not enter |
1972 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1
1976 | Did not enter |
1980 | Round 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1
1984 | Did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10
1988 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5
1992 to present  | See Syria national under-23 team | See Syria national under-23 team
Total | 0 Titles | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 17

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

### WAFF Championship

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Balhous (C)

Al Salih

Al Masri

Jwayed

Ajan

Mobayed

Midani

Al Mawas

Jafal

Al Douni

Al Soma

2012 WAFF Championship Final starting lineup on 20 December 2012, in Kuwait City (Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium).

WAFF Championship record

Year  | Round  | Pld  | W  | D*  | L  | GF  | GA
2000 | Runners-up | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2
2002 | Fourth place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6
2004 | Runners-up | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13
2007 | Semi-finals | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3
2008 | Semi-finals | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3
2010 | Group stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3
2012 | Champions | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3
2014 | Withdrew
2019 | Group stage | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7
2023 | Qualified
Total | 1 Title | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 32 | 40

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

### FIFA Arab Cup

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FIFA Arab Cup record

Year  | Round  | Pld  | W  | D*  | L  | GF  | GA
1963 | Runners-up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4
1964 | Did not enter
1966 | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4
1985 | Did not enter
1988 | Runners-up | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5
1992 | Fourth place | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3
1998 | Group stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6
2002 | Group stage | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6
2012 | Did not enter
2021 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4
2025 | To be determined
Total | 0 Titles | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 38 | 32

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

### Palestine Cup of Nations

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Palestine Cup of Nations record

Year  | Round  | Pld  | W  | D  | L  | GF  | GA
1972 | Fourth place | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 10
1973 | Runners-up | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 11
1975 | Fourth place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8
Total | 0 Titles | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 29

### Arab Games

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Arab Games record

Year  | Round  | Pld  | W  | D*  | L  | GF  | GA
1953 | Runners-up | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5
1957 | Champions | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6
1961 | Did not enter
1965 | Group stage | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 8
1976 | Third place | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4
1985 | Group stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4
1992 | See 1992 Arab Cup
1997 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5
1999 | Group stage | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5
2007 | Did not enter
2011 | Withdrew
2023 to present | See Syria national under-23 team
Total | 1 Title | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 57 | 40

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

### Mediterranean Games

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Mediterranean Games record

Year  | Round  | Pld  | W  | D  | L  | GF  | GA
1951 | Third place | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12
1955 | Fourth place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10
1959 | Did not enter
1963 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10
1967 | Did not enter
1971 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4
1975 | Did not enter
1979
1983 | Group stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2
1987 | Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3
1991 to present  | See Syria national under-20 team
Total | 1 Title | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 41

### Asian Games

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Asian Games record

Year  | Round  | Pld  | W  | D*  | L  | GF  | GA
1951 | Did not enter
1954
1958
1962
1966
1970
1974
1978
1982 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5
1986 | Did not enter
1990
1994
1998
2002 to present  | See Syria national under-23 team
Total | 0 Titles | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

### West Asian Games

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West Asian Games record

Year  | Round  | Pld  | W  | D*  | L  | GF  | GA
1997 | Runners-up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4
2002 | Third place[101] | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4
2005 | Runners-up | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5
Total | 0 Titles | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 13

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

## Head-to-head record

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Main article: Syria national football team records and statistics

The list shown below shows the Syria national football team all-time international record against opposing nations.

Positive Record Neutral Record Negative Record

As of 19 Nov 2024 after match against  Russia

All friendly and international matches have been approved, except for Olympic matches. A-level matches

Syria national football team head-to-head records

Opponent  | Played  | Win  | Draws  | Losse  | GF | GA | GD | Confederation
Afghanistan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | +13 | AFC
Algeria | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | −3 | CAF
Australia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | −3 | AFC
Bahrain | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 24 | +5 | AFC
Bangladesh | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | AFC
Belarus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | UEFA
Cambodia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | +16 | AFC
China | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 29 | −15 | AFC
Chinese Taipei | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | +16 | AFC
Cyprus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | UEFA
Egypt | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 23 | −16 | CAF
Greece | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | −12 | UEFA
Guam | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | +7 | AFC
Haiti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | CONCACAF
Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | AFC
India | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | +4 | AFC
Indonesia | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | +12 | AFC
Iran | 30 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 52 | −36 | AFC
Iraq | 33 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 46 | −21 | AFC
Japan | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 37 | −28 | AFC
Jordan | 43 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 47 | 44 | +3 | AFC
Kazakhstan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | UEFA
Kuwait | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 39 | 51 | −12 | AFC
Kyrgyzstan | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | +2 | AFC
Laos | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | +20 | AFC
Lebanon | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 28 | +22 | AFC
Libya | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 17 | −4 | AFC
Malaysia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -2 | AFC
Maldives | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 4 | +35 | AFC
Mauritania | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | CAF
Morocco | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | CAF
Mauritius | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | CAF
Myanmar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +6 | AFC
Nepal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | AFC
Nigeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | CAF
North Korea | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 14 | +4 | AFC
Oman | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 39 | 28 | +11 | AFC
Palestine | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 14 | +12 | AFC
Philippines | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 | +22 | AFC
Qatar | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | AFC
Russia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | UEFA
San Marino | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | UEFA
Saudi Arabia | 27 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 49 | −26 | AFC
Sierra Leone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | CAF
Singapore | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | +4 | AFC
South Korea | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 12 | −7 | AFC
South Yemena | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | AFC
Soviet Uniona | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | UEFA
Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | +17 | AFC
Sudan | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | CAF
Sweden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | UEFA
Tajikistan | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | −3 | AFC
Thailand | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | −4 | AFC
Tunisia | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 16 | −2 | CAF
Turkey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | −7 | UEFA
Turkmenistan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | AFC
United Arab Emirates | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 37 | −19 | AFC
Uzbekistan | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | AFC
Venezuela | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 | CONMEBOL
Vietnam | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | AFC
Yemenb | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 10 | +32 | AFC
Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | CAF
Total | 541 | 194 | 134 | 213 | 775 | 713 | +62
Last match updated was against Russia on 19 Nov 2024.

(a) Denotes defunct national football team.
(b) Including North Yemen

## Honours

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### Regional

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* WAFF Championship
* Champions (1): 2012
* Runners-up (2): 2000, 2004
* Third place (2): 2007, 2008
* Arab Cup
* Runners-up (3): 1963, 1966, 1988
* Palestine Cup of Nations
* Runners-up (1): 1973
* Arab Games
* Gold medal (1): 1957
* Silver medal (2): 1953, 1997
* Bronze medal (1): 1976
* Kuneitra Cup
* Runners-up (1): 1974
* Mediterranean Games
* Gold medal (1): 1987
* Bronze medal (1): 1951
* West Asian Games
* Silver medal (2): 1997, 2005
* Bronze medal (1): 2002

### Friendly

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* Friendship Tournament
* Runners-up: 1998
* International Friendship Championship
* Runners-up: 2018, 2019
* King's Cup
* Runners-up: 2024
* Third place: 2016
* Nehru Cup
* Runners-up: 2007, 2009
* AIFF Intercontinental Cup
* Winners: 2024
* Third place: 2019

## See also

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* Syria national under-23 football team
* Syria national under-20 football team
* Syria national under-17 football team
* Syria national futsal team
* Syria women's national football team
* Syrian Football Association
* Football in Syria
* Sport in Syria

## Notes

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1. ^ Following the incident over North Korea's refusal to host a home game against Japan, North Korea will play their home matches in a neutral ground, per Syria's request.[93]

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## Further reading

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* Rizvi, Ahmed (20 July 2015). "Football in times of crisis: Syrian game continues on as inspiration, propaganda, shadow". thenationalnews.com. The National News Sport. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2022.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Syria national football team.

* Official website
* Syria at FIFA
* Syria at AFC
* Syria national team on Super.ae (archived 23 February 2010)
* Syria national team on Kooora.com

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Men's Football Mediterranean Games winners

* 1951: Greece
* 1955: Egypt
* 1959: Italy
* 1963: Italy
* 1967: Italy
* 1967: France
* 1971: Yugoslavia
* 1975: Algeria
* 1979: Yugoslavia
* 1983: Morocco
* 1987: Syria
* 1991: Greece
* 1993: Turkey
* 1997: Italy
* 2001: Tunisia
* 2005: Spain
* 2009: Spain
* 2013: Morocco
* 2018: Spain
* 2022: France

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Syria national football team

General|

* Syrian Arab Federation for Football
* History
* Managers

Venues|

* Al-Fayhaa Stadium

Statistics|

* 1940–99
* 2000–09
* 2010–19
* 2020–present
* All-time record

Players|

* International footballers

Asian Cup Finals|

* Summary
* 1980
* 1984
* 1988
* 1996
* 2011
* 2019
* 2023

Other tournaments|

* Olympic Games
* Asian Games
* Mediterranean Games
* WAFF Championship
* FIFA Arab Cup
* 1974 Kuneitra Cup

Notable matches|

* 1966 Arab Cup final
* 1988 Arab Cup final
* 2000 WAFF Championship Final
* 2004 WAFF Championship Final
* 2012 WAFF Championship Final
* 2018 World Cup fourth round qualifier

Noted rivalries|

* Iraq
* Lebanon

Other teams|

* Men
* U-23
* U-20
* U-17
* Futsal
* Beach
* Women
* Senior
* U-20

Syria squads

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Syria squad – 1980 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Beirakdar (c)
* 2 Shakuhi
* 3 Kader
* 4 Mahrous
* 5 Jazaeri
* 6 Dahman
* 7 Madarati
* 8 Suleiman
* 9 Mardikian
* 10 Elias
* 11 Hawa
* 12 Shehadeh
* 13 Keshek
* 14 Darwish
* 15 Al-Harsh
* 16 Khalil
* 17 Awad
* 18 Salama
* 19 Hourani
* 20 Khalaf
* Coach: Shammas

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* e

Syria squad – 1984 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Layla
* 2 Khalil
* 3 Dahman
* 4 Khouri
* 5 Mahrous
* 6 Al-Sel
* 7 Mardikian
* 8 Kardaghli
* 9 Aziz
* 10 Madarati
* 11 Zeino
* 12 Darwish
* 13 Hourani
* 14 El-Sibai
* 15 Hamwieh
* 16 Hassan
* 17 Kanaan
* 22 Shakuhi
* Coach: Kavlakian

* v
* t
* e

Syria squad – 1988 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Beirakdar
* 2 Sabouni
* 3 Habib
* 4 Hawla
* 7 Al-Sel
* 8 Kardaghli
* 9 Mahrous
* 10 Ahmad
* 13 Saddikah
* 14 Jakalan
* 15 Khouri
* 16 Ramadan
* 17 Darwish
* 18 Al-Nasser
* 19 Leyous
* 20 Ajam
* 22 Shakuhi
* 23 Gilke
* Coach: Azarenkov

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* e

Syria squad – 1996 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Berakdar
* 2 Sibai
* 3 Srour
* 4 Abbas
* 5 Jabban
* 6 Awad
* 7 Rifai
* 8 Al Boushi
* 9 Taleb
* 10 Afash
* 12 Cheikh Dib
* 13 Al Helou
* 14 Al Zaher
* 15 Ghaeb
* 16 Joukhadar
* 17 Rihawi
* 18 Shamali
* 23 Kurdughli
* 24 Bitar
* 25 Kader
* Coach: Kurnenin

* v
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* e

Syria squad – 2011 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Balhous (c)
* 2 Abduldaim
* 3 A. Diab
* 4 Al Baour
* 5 Esmaeel
* 6 J. Al Hussain
* 7 A. Al Hussain
* 8 T. Dyab
* 9 Habib
* 10 Al Khatib
* 11 Abdullah
* 12 Al-Zeno
* 13 Sabagh
* 14 Ayan
* 15 Al Saleh
* 16 Al Azhar
* 17 Dakka
* 18 Al Agha
* 19 Malki
* 20 Chanko
* 21 Sahyouni
* 22 Al Hafez
* 23 Awad
* Coach: Tița

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* e

Syria squad – 2019 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Alma
* 2 Al Saleh
* 3 Ajan
* 4 Al Baour
* 5 O. Midani
* 6 Jenyat
* 7 Khribin
* 8 Al Mawas
* 9 Al Somah
* 10 Osman
* 11 Omari
* 12 Jwayed
* 13 Sabagh
* 14 Haj Mohamad
* 15 Al Anizan
* 16 Ashkar
* 17 Kalfa
* 18 Z. Midani
* 19 Mardikian
* 20 Mobayed
* 21 Youssef
* 22 Al Youssef
* 23 Madania
* Coach: Stange (first two matches) / Ibrahim (last match)

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Syria squad – 2023 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Alma
* 2 Ousou
* 3 Ajan
* 4 Ham
* 5 Midani
* 6 Jenyat
* 7 Khribin
* 8 Hmeisheh
* 9 Al Dali
* 10 Al Marmour
* 11 Sabbag
* 12 Ramadan
* 13 Krouma
* 14 Anez
* 15 Kourdoghli
* 16 Abraham
* 17 Youssef
* 18 Elías
* 19 Al Khouli
* 20 Yakoub
* 21 Hesar
* 22 Madania
* 23 Mosa
* 24 Weiss
* 25 Al Aswad
* 26 Sarraf
* Coach: Cúper

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Football in Syria

Syrian Football Association

National teams|

| Men|

* Senior
* Under-23
* Under-20
* Under-17
* Futsal
* Beach soccer

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Women|

* Senior
* Under-20

League competitions|

* Syrian Premier League
* Syrian League 1st Division
* Syrian Women Championship

Cup competitions|

* Syrian Cup
* Syrian Super Cup

Other competitions|

* 1974 Kuneitra Cup (defunct)

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Union of Arab Football Associations

International competitions|

* Arab Cup
* Arab Games
* Arab Futsal Cup
* Arab Beach Soccer Cup

Club competitions|

* Arab Club Champions Cup
* Arab Cup Winners' Cup (defunct)
* Arab Super Cup (defunct)

Youth competitions|

* Arab Cup U-20
* Arab Cup U-17

Women's competitions|

* Arab Women's Cup

Women's youth competitions|

* Arab U-17 Women's Cup

Related competitions|

| AGCFF / GCC|

* Arabian Gulf Cup
* U-23 Championship
* U-20 Championship
* U-17 Championship
* AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League
* GCC Futsal Cup

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UNAF|

* UNAF Tournament
* U-23 Tournament
* U-20 Tournament
* U-18 Tournament
* U-17 Tournament
* U-15 Tournament
* Futsal tournament
* Women's tournament
* U-21 women's tournament
* U-20 women's tournament
* CAF W-CL UNAF Qualifiers
* UNAF Club Cup (defunct)
* Cup of Champions (defunct)
* Cup Winners Cup (defunct)
* Super Cup (defunct)
* W-Club Tournament (defunct)

CECAFA|

* CECAFA Cup
* U-20 Championship
* U-17 Championship
* Kagame Interclub Cup

WAGF / WAFF|

* WAFF Championship
* West Asian Games

ANOCA, OCA / CAF, AFC|

* Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
* Afro-Asian Games
* Afro-Asian Club Championship

ISSF|

* Islamic Solidarity Games

IMGC|

* Mediterranean Games

Other|

* Palestine Cup (defunct)

National teams|

| Men's|

* Algeria
* Bahrain
* Comoros
* Djibouti
* Egypt
* Iraq
* Jordan
* Kuwait
* Lebanon
* Libya
* Mauritania
* Morocco
* Oman
* Palestine
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Somalia
* Sudan
* Syria
* Tunisia
* United Arab Emirates
* Yemen

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Women's|

* Algeria
* Bahrain
* Comoros
* Djibouti
* Egypt
* Iraq
* Jordan
* Kuwait
* Lebanon
* Libya
* Mauritania
* Morocco
* Oman
* Palestine
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Somalia
* Sudan
* Syria
* Tunisia
* United Arab Emirates
* Yemen

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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
* East Timor
* Indonesia
* Laos
* Malaysia
* Myanmar
* Philippines
* Singapore
* Thailand
* 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 Syria

* Badminton
* Basketball
* M
* M U/19
* M U/16
* W
* W U/18
* W U/16
* W 3x3
* Beach soccer
* Boxing
* Football
* M
* M U/23
* M U/20
* M U/17
* W
* W U/20
* Futsal
* Handball
* M
* M U/20
* W
* Rugby sevens
* M
* W
* Tennis
* M
* W
* Volleyball
* M
* W
* Water polo
* M
* W

* Olympics
* Paralympics
* Asian Games

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