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

Laos
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)
  • ຂຸນຜົນໝາກເຜັດຂີ້ໜູ
    (Warlord Paprika)
  • khoun phon mark pheth khee nou
    (theam xard lao) the elephant ຊ້າງ
AssociationLao Football Federation
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachMichael Weiß
CaptainSoukaphone Vongchiengkham[1]
Most capsSaynakhonevieng Phommapanya (54)
Top scorerVisay Phaphouvanin (18)[2]
Home stadiumNew Laos National Stadium
FIFA codeLAO
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 187 Increase 1 (19 September 2024)[3]
Highest134 (September 1998)
Lowest210 (August 2012)
First international
 South Vietnam 7–0 Laos 
(Rangoon, Burma; 12 December 1961)[4]
Biggest win
 Laos 6–1 East Timor 
(Vientiane, Laos; 26 October 2010)
Biggest defeat
 United Arab Republic 15–0 Laos 
(Jakarta, Indonesia; 15 November 1963)
AFC Solidarity Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2016)
Best resultThird place (2016)
AFF Championship
Appearances12 (first in 1996)
Best resultGroup stage

The Laos national football team (Lao: ທິມຊາດ ບານເຕະ ແຫ່ງຊາດ ລາວ; French: Équipe du Laos de football) is the men's national football team that represents the Lao People's Democratic Republic. It is affiliated with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the regional ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).

History

Laos established their national football association in 1951. The South East Asian nation is still waiting to make its entrance into a major international competition. Laos have never qualified for the World Cup, Asian Cup or Asian Games and as an international side, their appearances have been restricted to regional tournaments such as the Southeast Asian Games and the AFF Suzuki Cup. After years of internal strife, Laos focused on economic and political recovery. With the country achieving political stability, football has made an impact on Laotians.[6][7]

Since making their appearance at the 1995 Southeast Asian Games, Laos has competed in the ASEAN Football Championship (formerly known as the Tiger Cup). Although new to the regional tournaments, Laos has displayed passion and talent. In 1995, they beat Brunei and the Philippines and two years later in the Jakarta SEA Games, they also beat Malaysia. Domestic competitions are also active with over 60 clubs competing at various levels. Domestic football is amateur although most of the top teams are drawn from government ministries and public services. In the qualifying preliminary rounds for the 2004 Asian Cup, they beat Bangladesh 2–1. In the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup, they qualified for the second round as a lucky loser after Guam and Nepal both withdrew from the competition, but proceeded to lose all its games (with Qatar, Iran and Jordan).[8] They also advanced to the second round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup, after defeating Cambodia 8–6 on aggregate. In the second round, they lost to China 13–3 on aggregate. Laos has defeated their much more established counterparts such as Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. Laos' first appearance in a continental tournament was in 2014, when they played at the 2014 Challenge Cup.[9][10]

In 2017, the AFC announced it had been investigating the Laos national team, as well as football club Lao Toyota FC, since 2014 on suspicions of match fixing. As a result, many players and officials were banned for life, 15 of which were banned all at once. The players receiving the bans included star players Khampheng Sayavutthi and Maitee Hatsady, goalkeeper Vathana Keodouangdeth and former captain Saynakhonevieng Phommapanya.[11][12]

Results and fixtures

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

2022

23 March Friendly Laos  1–0  Mongolia Vientiane, Laos
18:00 UTC+7 Chanthalangsy 58' Report Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Attendance: 3,880
Referee: Songkran Bunmeekiart (Thailand)
27 March Friendly Laos  3–2  Brunei Vientiane,
18:00 UTC+7
Report
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Attendance: 5,215
Referee: Wiwat Champaoon (Thailand)
24 September Friendly Maldives  3–1  Laos Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
15:00 UTC+7
Report
Stadium: Track & Field Sports Complex
Referee: Thoriq Munir Alkatiri (Indonesia)
27 September Friendly Brunei  1–0  Laos Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
18:00 UTC+7
Report Stadium: Track & Field Sports Complex
Attendance: 450
Referee: Thoriq Alkatiri (Indonesia)
11 December Friendly Thailand U23 Thailand v  Laos Pathum Thani, Thailand
17:30 UTC+7 Stadium: Thammasat Stadium
14 December Friendly Thailand U23 Thailand v  Laos Pathum Thani, Thailand
17:30 UTC+7 Stadium: Thammasat Stadium
21 December 2022 AFF Championship Group Stage Laos  v  Vietnam Vientiane, Laos
19:00 UTC+7 Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
24 December 2022 AFF Championship Group Stage Malaysia  v  Laos Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
19:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium
27 December 2022 AFF Championship Group Stage Laos  v  Singapore Vientiane, Laos
17:00 UTC+7 Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
30 December 2022 AFF Championship Group Stage Myanmar  v  Laos Yangon, Myanmar
17:00 UTC+6 Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium

Coaching staff

Position Name
Technical Director Singapore V. Sundramoorthy
Team Manager Laos Somsanouk Liensavanh
Head Coach Germany Michael Weiß
Assistant Coach Laos Kanlaya Sysomvang
Laos Phoutpasong Sengdalavong
Goalkeeper Coach Laos Chanthakhad Siengpongsai
Fitness Coach Croatia Miro Petric
Team Doctor Laos Kheuavanh Mengvilay
Physiotherapist Laos Tickta Douangphachanh
Interpreter Laos

Coaching history

As of 27 March 2022

Players

Current squad

The following players were selected for the friendlies against Maldives and Brunei on 24 and 27 September 2022

Information correct as of 24 and 27 September 2022, after the match against Brunei.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Keo-Oudone Souvannasangso (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 (age 24) 5 0 Laos Army
1GK Seeamphone Sengsavang (2001-03-03) 3 March 2001 (age 23) 0 0 Laos Young Elephants
1GK Phounin Xayyasone (2004-01-10) 10 January 2004 (age 20) 0 0 Laos Ezra
2DF Kaharn Phetsivilay (1998-09-09) 9 September 1998 (age 26) 14 0 Laos Young Elephants
2DF Anantaza Siphongphan (2004-11-09) 9 November 2004 (age 19) 5 0 Laos Ezra
2DF Nalongsit Chanthalangsy (2001-12-03) 3 December 2001 (age 22) 4 1 Laos Champasak
2DF Phoutthavong Sangvilay (2004-10-16) 16 October 2004 (age 19) 4 1 Laos Ezra
2DF Kittisak Phomvongsa (1999-07-27) 27 July 1999 (age 25) 3 0 Laos Young Elephants
2DF Phetdavanh Somsanid (2004-04-24) 24 April 2004 (age 20) 2 0 Laos Champasak
3MF Bounphachan Bounkong (2000-11-29) 29 November 2000 (age 23) 18 1 Laos Young Elephants
3MF Kydavone Souvanny (1999-12-22) 22 December 1999 (age 24) 7 1 Laos Young Elephants
3MF Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone (2004-02-17) 17 February 2004 (age 20) 2 0 Laos Champasak
3MF Thanouthong Kietnalonglop (2001-03-05) 5 March 2001 (age 23) 2 0 Laos Young Elephants
3MF Phouvieng Phounsavath (2002-12-12) 12 December 2002 (age 21) 2 0 Laos Viengchanh
3MF Damoth Thongkhamsavath (2004-04-03) 3 April 2004 (age 20) 1 0 Laos Champasak
4FW Chony Wenpaserth (2002-11-27) 27 November 2002 (age 21) 5 1 Laos Ezra
4FW Ekkamai Ratxachak (1999-07-16) 16 July 1999 (age 25) 2 0 Laos Champasak

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Laos squad within the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Xaysavath Souvanhansok (1999-09-03) 3 September 1999 (age 25) 4 0 Laos Young Elephants 2020 AFF Championship
GK Solasak Thilavong (2003-11-03) 3 November 2003 (age 20) 2 0 Laos Young Elephants 2020 AFF Championship
DF Thipphachanh Inthavong (1996-08-19) 19 August 1996 (age 28) 8 0 Laos Young Elephants 2020 AFF Championship
DF Aphixay Thanakhanty (1998-07-15) 15 July 1998 (age 26) 7 0 Laos Young Elephants 2020 AFF Championship
DF Sengdaovy Hanthavong (1998-10-04) 4 October 1998 (age 25) 4 0 Laos Viengchanh 2020 AFF Championship
DF Xeedee Phomsavanh (2002-03-28) 28 March 2002 (age 22) 4 0 Laos Army 2020 AFF Championship
DF Loungleung Keophouvong (1997-06-26) 26 June 1997 (age 27) 3 0 Laos Young Elephants 2020 AFF Championship
DF Chitpasong Latthachack (1999-05-03) 3 May 1999 (age 25) 1 0 Laos Young Elephants 2020 AFF Championship
MF Sisawad Dalavong (1996-08-11) 11 August 1996 (age 28) 6 0 Laos Army 2020 AFF Championship
MF Manolom Phetphakdy (1991-12-28) 28 December 1991 (age 32) 6 0 Laos Young Elephants 2020 AFF Championship
MF Roman Angot (2001-03-02) 2 March 2001 (age 23) 6 0 Germany Bahlinger SC
MF Michael Vang (2000-05-13) 13 May 2000 (age 24) 6 0 United States Columbus Crew 2
MF Soukaphone Vongchiengkham (1992-03-09) 9 March 1992 (age 32) 51 14 Thailand Trat 2020 AFF Championship
FW Vannasone Douangmaity (1997-03-15) 15 March 1997 (age 27) 6 1 Laos Young Elephants 2020 AFF Championship
FW Billy Ketkeophomphone (1990-03-24) 24 March 1990 (age 34) 4 0 Free agent 2020 AFF Championship

Records

As of 27 March 2022
Players in bold are still active with Laos.

Competition records

World Cup

FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Uruguay 1930 to Brazil 1950 Part of  France Part of  France
Switzerland 1954 to France 1998 Did not enter Did not enter
South Korea Japan 2002 Did not qualify 6 1 1 4 3 40
Germany 2006 8 0 1 7 3 36
South Africa 2010 Did not enter[13] Did not enter
Brazil 2014 Did not qualify 4 1 0 3 9 21
Russia 2018 8 1 1 6 6 29
Qatar 2022 2 0 1 1 0 1
Canada Mexico United States 2026 To be determined To be determined
Total 0/22 – – – – – – 28 3 4 21 21 127

Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup record AFC Asian Cup qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Hong Kong 1956 Did not enter Did not enter
South Korea 1960
Israel 1964
Iran 1968
Thailand 1972 Withdrew Withdrew
Iran 1976
Kuwait 1980
Singapore 1984 Did not enter Did not enter
Qatar 1988
Japan 1992
United Arab Emirates 1996
Lebanon 2000 Did not qualify 3 1 0 2 2 14
China 2004 2 1 0 1 3 6
Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Vietnam 2007 Did not enter Did not enter
Qatar 2011
Australia 2015 Did not qualify AFC Challenge Cup
United Arab Emirates 2019 12 1 2 9 8 41
Qatar 2023 2 0 1 1 0 1
Total – 0/18 – – – – – – 19 3 3 13 13 62

Asian Games

Football at the Asian Games has been an under-23 tournament since 2002.
See also: Laos national under-23 football team
Asian Games record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
Thailand 1998 - 2 0 0 2 1 11
2002–present See Laos national under-23 football team
Total 1/13 2 0 0 2 1 11

AFC Challenge Cup

AFC Challenge Cup record
Year Round Pos Pld W D L GF GA
Bangladesh 2006 Removed by AFC
India 2008 Withdrew[14]
Sri Lanka 2010 Did not enter
Nepal 2012 Did not qualify
Maldives 2014 Group stage 8/8 3 0 1 2 1 7
Total Group stage 1/5 3 0 1 2 1 7

AFC Solidarity Cup record

AFC Solidarity Cup record
Year Result Pld W D L GF GA
Malaysia 2016 Third place 5 3 1 1 11 9

ASEAN Championship

This competition was formerly known as the Tiger Cup

AFF Championship record Qualification record
Year Round Pos Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Singapore 1996 Group stage 7th 4 1 1 2 5 10 No qualification
Vietnam 1998 7th 3 0 1 2 2 8 2 1 0 1 2 4
Thailand 2000 9th 4 0 0 4 0 16 No qualification
Indonesia Singapore 2002 8th 3 0 1 2 3 8
Malaysia Vietnam 2004 8th 4 1 0 3 4 16
Singapore Thailand 2007 8th 3 0 0 3 1 23 4 3 1 0 11 6
Indonesia Thailand 2008 8th 3 0 0 3 0 13 4 3 0 1 9 7
Indonesia Vietnam 2010 8th 3 0 1 2 3 13 3 1 2 0 8 3
Malaysia Thailand 2012 7th 3 0 1 2 6 10 4 2 1 1 5 4
Singapore Vietnam 2014 8th 3 0 0 3 2 12 4 3 0 1 10 6
Myanmar Philippines 2016 Did not qualify 3 2 0 1 7 6
ASEAN 2018 Group stage 9th 4 0 0 4 3 12 Qualified automatically
Singapore 2020 9th 4 0 0 4 1 14
Total Group stage 12/13 41 2 5 34 30 155 24 15 4 5 52 36

Head-to-head record

Last match updated was against  Brunei on 27 September 2022[15]

Key
Positive balance (more Wins)
Neutral balance (equal W/L ratio)
Negative balance (more Losses)
Opponents Pld W D L GF GA GD Confederation
 Afghanistan 3 0 2 1 1 3 -2 AFC
 Bangladesh 5 1 2 2 4 5 -1 AFC
 Brunei 12 10 1 1 30 15 +15 AFC
 Cambodia 17 6 3 8 24 30 -6 AFC
 China 2 0 0 2 3 13 −10 AFC
 Chinese Taipei 4 0 1 3 4 10 −6 AFC
 Egypt 1 0 0 1 0 15 -15 CAF
 Guam 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 AFC
 Hong Kong 3 0 0 3 3 13 −10 AFC
 India 2 0 0 2 1 7 −6 AFC
 Indonesia 10 0 1 9 9 45 −36 AFC
 Iran 3 0 0 3 1 20 −19 AFC
 Jordan 2 0 0 2 2 8 −6 AFC
 Kazakhstan 1 0 0 1 0 5 −5 UEFA
 Kuwait 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 AFC
 Lebanon 2 0 0 2 0 9 −9 AFC
 Lesotho 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 CAF
 Macau 2 0 0 2 2 7 -5 AFC
 Malaysia 18 1 5 12 10 54 −44 AFC
 Maldives 3 0 1 2 2 8 -6 AFC
 Mongolia 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 AFC
 Myanmar 17 0 3 14 9 53 −44 AFC
   Nepal 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 AFC
 Oman 0 0 0 2 0 19 −19 AFC
 Philippines 13 7 2 4 22 21 +1 AFC
 Qatar 0 0 0 2 1 11 −10 AFC
 Saudi Arabia 0 0 0 1 0 4 −4 AFC
 Singapore 12 1 1 10 12 40 −28 AFC
 South Korea 7 0 0 5 0 28 −28 AFC
 Sri Lanka 7 3 2 2 11 12 -1 AFC
 Syria 2 0 0 2 0 20 −20 AFC
 Thailand 12 1 1 10 14 45 −31 AFC
 East Timor 8 7 0 1 22 9 +13 AFC
 Turkmenistan 2 0 0 2 3 9 −6 AFC
 United Arab Emirates 3 0 0 3 0 9 −9 AFC
 Vietnam ^ 21 0 2 19 5 80 −75 AFC
Total 202 41 29 132 210 638 −428

^ Includes the result of  North Vietnam and  South Vietnam

Honours

Kit suppliers

Kit supplier Period Notes
Germany Adidas 2004
Thailand Deffo 2006-2007
Thailand FBT 2008-2014
Thailand KingTiger 2015-2016
Thailand FBT 2016-2019
Thailand Grand Sport 2019-2022
Laos Evo 2022-

See also

References

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