Laos national football team

Laos
AssociationLao Football Federation (LFF)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachHa Hyeok-jun[1]
CaptainBounphachan Bounkong
Most capsSoukaphone Vongchiengkham (57)
Top scorerVisay Phaphouvanin (18)[2]
Home stadiumNew Laos National Stadium
FIFA codeLAO
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 190 4 (3 April 2025)[3]
Highest134 (September 1998)
Lowest210 (August 2012)
First international
 South Vietnam 7–0  
(Rangoon, Burma; 12 December 1961)[4]
Biggest win
  6–1 Timor-Leste 
(Vientiane, Laos; 26 October 2010)
Biggest defeat
 United Arab Republic 15–0  
(Jakarta, Indonesia; 15 November 1963)
AFF Championship
Appearances14 (first in 1996)
Best resultGroup stage (1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024)

The Laos national association football team represents Laos in association football and is governed by the Lao Football Federation.

History

As of 2020, Laos has not qualified for the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup or Asian Games.[6][7] Since making its appearance at the 1995 Southeast Asian Games, it has competed in the inaugural 1996 AFF Championship, drawing against Vietnam 1–1 and winning against Cambodia 1–0. In 1995, it beat Brunei and Philippines and 2 years later in the 1997 Southeast Asian Games held in Jakarta, it beat Malaysia 1–0 and Philippines 4–1. In the qualifying preliminary rounds for the 2004 Asian Cup, it beat Bangladesh 2–1. In the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, it qualified for the second round as a “lucky loser” after Guam and Nepal withdrew from the tournament, and proceeded to lose all its games (against Qatar, Iran and Jordan).[8] It advanced to the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, after defeating Cambodia 8–6 on aggregate. In the second round, it lost to China 13–3 on aggregate. Its first appearance in a continental tournament was in 2014 when it played at the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup.[9][10]

Results and fixtures

  Win   Draw   Loss

2025

20 March Friendly   1–2  Sri Lanka Vientiane, Laos
19:45 UTC+7
  • Souvanny 89'
Report
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Attendance: 3,955
Referee: Songkran Bunmeekiart (Thailand)
25 March 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification Vietnam  5–0   Bình Dương, Vietnam
19:30 UTC+7 Report (AFC) Stadium: Gò Đậu Stadium
Attendance: 11,068
Referee: Yahya Al-Almulla (United Arab Emirates)
10 June 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification   2–1    Nepal Vientiane, Laos
19:00 UTC+7 Report (AFC)
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Attendance: 5,123
Referee: Nivon Robesh (Sri Lanka)

2026

31 March 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification Nepal    v   Kathmandu, Nepal
Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round match against Nepal on 10 June 2025.[11]

Caps and goals as of 10 June 2025, after the match against Nepal.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Xaysavath Souvanhansok (1999-09-03) 3 September 1999 15 0 Nantha United
1GK Kop Lokphathip (2006-05-08) 8 May 2006 4 0 Ezra
1GK Anoulak Vilaphone (2001-02-15) 15 February 2001 0 0 Young Elephants

2DF Anantaza Siphongphan (2004-11-09) 9 November 2004 24 0 Ezra
2DF Phoutthavong Sangvilay (2004-10-16) 16 October 2004 23 2 BG Pathum United
2DF Phetdavanh Somsanith (2004-04-24) 24 April 2004 14 0 Master
2DF At Viengkham (2000-10-24) 24 October 2000 12 0 Master
2DF Sengdaovy Hanthavong (1998-10-04) 4 October 1998 10 0 Young Elephants
2DF Xeedee Phomsavanh (2002-03-28) 28 March 2002 7 0 Ezra
2DF Xayasith Singsavang (2000-12-13) 13 December 2000 7 0 Namtha United
2DF Khammanh Thapaseuth (2007-11-30) 30 November 2007 2 0 Ezra
2DF Oun Phetvongsa (2003-09-29) 29 September 2003 0 0 Namtha United
2DF Chittakone Vannachone (2004-12-24) 24 December 2004 0 0 Luang Prabang

3MF Anousone Xaypanya (2002-12-16) 16 December 2002 17 0 Young Elephants
3MF Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone (2004-02-17) 17 February 2004 18 0 Ezra
3MF Sonesanith Phommachan (2001-12-11) 11 December 2001 0 0 Master
3MF Damoth Thongkhamsavath (2004-04-03) 3 April 2004 14 1 Dong A Thanh Hoa
3MF Soukphachan Lueanthala (2002-08-24) 24 August 2002 11 0 Master
3MF Khonesavanh Keonuchanh (2004-06-04) 4 June 2004 0 0 Rome City Institute

4FW Bounphachan Bounkong (2000-11-29) 29 November 2000 30 7 Svay Rieng
4FW Chony Wenpaserth (2002-11-27) 27 November 2002 21 2 Ezra
4FW Peter Phanthavong (2006-02-15) 15 February 2006 7 2 Ezra
4FW Sayfon Keohanam (2006-07-11) 11 July 2006 0 0 Suphanburi

Recent call-ups

The following players had been called up to the squad within 12 months preceding the above draft.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Keo-Oudone Souvannasangso (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 10 0 Lao Army v.  Vietnam, 25 March 2025

DF Victor Ngovinassack (2001-06-06) 6 June 2001 1 0 Is-Selongey Football v.  Vietnam, 25 March 2025
DF Sonevilay Phetviengsy (2004-05-27) 27 May 2004 1 0 Master v.  Vietnam, 25 March 2025
DF Inthavong Luangsalath (2001-03-31) 31 March 2001 0 0 Lao Army v.  Sri Lanka, 20 March 2025
DF Jenou Yasotoukee (2003-03-15) 15 March 2003 0 0 GB Mazda v.  Sri Lanka, 20 March 2025
DF Vongsakda Chanthaleuxay (2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 0 0 Ezra v.  Sri Lanka, 20 March 2025
DF Phonsack Seesavath (2004-10-04) 4 October 2004 5 0 Young Elephants 2024 ASEAN Championship
DF Somsavath Phomsopha (1997-05-25) 25 May 1997 2 0 Master 2024 ASEAN Championship

MF Phousomboun Panyavong (2007-06-20) 20 June 2007 5 1 Lao Army v.  Vietnam, 25 March 2025
MF Phoutthalak Thongsanith (2002-12-03) 3 December 2002 4 0 Ezra v.  Vietnam, 25 March 2025
MF Roman Angot (2001-03-02) 2 March 2001 1 0 SV Linx v.  Vietnam, 25 March 2025
MF Theo Klein (2001-04-09) 9 April 2001 1 0 Omaha Mavericks v.  Vietnam, 25 March 2025
MF Anoulak Sayyalath (2003-10-05) 5 October 2003 0 0 Namtha United v.  Sri Lanka, 20 March 2025
MF Phoutthasay Khochalern (1995-12-29) 29 December 1995 45 1 Salavan United 2024 ASEAN Championship
MF Phathana Phommathep (1999-02-27) 27 February 1999 21 2 Ezra 2024 ASEAN Championship
MF Phoutdavy Phommasane (1994-02-02) 2 February 1994 16 0 Master 2024 ASEAN Championship
MF Souphan Khambaion (2002-01-30) 30 January 2002 1 0 Young Elephants 2024 ASEAN Championship

MF Sisawad Dalavong (1996-08-11) 11 August 1996 7 0 Lao Army 2024 ASEAN Championship

INJ Withdrew from the squad due to injury
PRE Included in the preliminary squad or on standby
RET Retired from the team
SUS Serving suspension from the team
WD Withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue

Coaching staff

Position Name
Manager Khonesamai Chanthavongsay
Head coach Ha Hyeok-jun
Assistant coach Park Won ik
Choi Youn-gil
Song Chon Jong
Kanlaya Sysomvang
Goalkeeper coach Lee Seung-jin
Fitness coach Suphachai Klangkrasea
Physiotherapists Hong Seok-min
Choi Myoung-ho
Sivilay Sihathep
Doctor Buaphan Sihavong
Interpreter Mideum Kim
Equipment manager Chanthaboun Minsy
Souksomphone Vongkhamphoui
Media manager Thipphakone Phakasy

Managerial history

As of 10 June 2025
Name Period Matches Wins Draws Losses Win %
Songphu Phongsa January 1996 – December 1999
Outhensackda Vatthana July 1999 – June 2002
Vangchay Muangmany February 2000 – May 2000
Boris Zhuravlyov January 2001 – June 2001 1 0 0 1 0.00
Soutsakhone Oudomphet March 2002 – April 2003
Dominique Fernandez March 2003 – September 2003
Saythong Syphasay October 2003 – October 2004 7 0 1 6 0.00
Bounlap Khenkitisack October 2004 – September 2006 5 1 0 4 20.00
Saythong Syphasay (2) October 2006 – January 2008 7 3 1 3 42.86
Valeriy Vdovin February 2008 – November 2008 4 3 0 1 75.00
Saysana Savatdy December 2008 – July 2009 3 0 0 3 0.00
Alfred Riedl July 2009 – July 2010 5 1 2 2 20.00
David Booth July 2010 – December 2010 6 1 3 2 16.67
Bounlap Khenkitisack (2) January 2011 – February 2011 2 0 1 1 0.00
Hans-Peter Schaller February 2011 – December 2011 4 1 0 3 25.00
Kokichi Kimura May 2012 – January 2014 18 4 5 9 22.22
Norio Tsukitate January 2014 – July 2014 5 0 1 4 0.00
David Booth August 2014 – May 2015 10 4 1 5 40.00
Steve Darby June 2015 – May 2016 6 0 1 5 0.00
Valakone Phomphakdy (interim) May 2016 – December 2016 2 0 1 1 0.00
Vernsavanh Sivisay (interim) 12–21 October 2016 2 1 0 1 50.00
Mike Wong June 2017 – August 2018 3 1 0 2 33.33
V. Sundramoorthy 15 October 2018 – 2019 8 1 3 4 12.50
V. Selvaraj December 2021 4 0 0 4 0.00
Michael Weiß 7 January 2022 – 5 June 2023 13 3 1 9 23.07
Kanlaya Sysomvang (interim) 20 September 2023 – 13 August 2024 2 0 1 1 0
Ha Hyeok-jun 14 August 2024 – 7 1 3 3 0

Individual record

As of 9 December 2024[12]
Players in bold are still active with Laos.

Most appearances

Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Soukaphone Vongchiengkham 57 15 2010–2023
2 Saynakhonevieng Phommapanya 54 2 2006–2016
3 Visay Phaphouvanin 51 18 2002–2013
4 Khampheng Sayavutthi 50 15 2010–2017
5 Phoutthasay Khochalern 44 1 2013–present
6 Ketsada Souksavanh 36 3 2008–2014
7 Keoviengphet Liththideth 35 4 2010–2018
Khamphoumy Hanvilay 35 0 2011–2016
9 Khonesavanh Sihavong 34 6 2012–2017
10 Chalana Luang-Amath 32 5 1996–2004

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Visay Phaphouvanin 18 51 0.35 2002–2013
2 Khampheng Sayavutthi 15 50 0.3 2010–2017
Soukaphone Vongchiengkham 15 57 0.26 2010–2023
4 Bounphachan Bounkong 7 26 0.27 2018–present
5 Bounlap Khenkitisack 6 16 0.38 1993–2000
Lamnao Singto 6 20 0.3 2004–2011
Phithack Kongmathilath 6 23 0.26 2017–2022
Phatthana Syvilay 6 31 0.19 2010–2016
Khonesavanh Sihavong 6 34 0.18 2012–2017
10 Kanlaya Sysomvang 5 19 0.26 2010–2012
Sitthideth Khanthavong 5 24 0.21 2012–2016
Chalana Luang-Amath 5 32 0.16 1996–2004

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

Final Qualification
Year Round Pld W D L F A Pld W D L F A
1954 to 1998 Did not enter Did not enter
2002 Did not qualify 6 1 1 4 3 40
2006 8 0 1 7 3 36
2010 Did not enter[13] Did not enter
2014 Did not qualify 4 1 0 3 11 19
2018 8 1 1 6 6 29
2022 2 0 1 1 0 1
2026 2 0 1 1 1 2
2030
2034
Total 0/6 0 0 0 0 0 30 3 5 22 24 127

AFC Asian Cup

Final Qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1956 Did not enter Did not enter
1960
1964
1968
1972 Withdrew Withdrew
1976
1980
1984 Did not enter Did not enter
1988
1992
1996
2000 Did not qualify 3 1 0 2 2 14
2004 2 1 0 1 3 6
2007 Did not enter Did not enter
2011
2015 Did not qualify AFC Challenge Cup
2019 12 1 2 9 8 41
2023 2 0 1 1 0 1
2027
Total 19 3 3 13 13 62

Asian Games

Final
Year Round M W D L GF GA
1998 21st 2 0 0 2 1 11

AFC Challenge Cup

Final
Year Round Pos Pld W D L GF GA
2006 Removed by AFC
2008 Withdrew[14]
2010 Did not enter
2012 Did not qualify
2014 Group stage 8/8 3 0 1 2 1 7
Total 3 0 1 2 1 7

AFC Solidarity Cup

Final
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
2016 Third place 5 3 1 1 11 9

ASEAN Championship

Final Qualification
Year Round Pos Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1996 Group stage 7th 4 1 1 2 5 10 No qualification
1998 7th 3 0 1 2 2 8 2 1 0 1 2 4
2000 9th 4 0 0 4 0 16 No qualification
2002 8th 3 0 1 2 3 8
2004 8th 4 1 0 3 4 16
2007 8th 3 0 0 3 1 23 4 3 1 0 11 6
2008 8th 3 0 0 3 0 13 4 3 0 1 9 7
2010 8th 3 0 1 2 3 13 3 1 2 0 8 3
2012 7th 3 0 1 2 6 10 4 2 1 1 5 4
2014 8th 3 0 0 3 2 12 4 3 0 1 10 6
2016 Did not qualify 3 2 0 1 7 6
2018 Group stage 9th 4 0 0 4 3 12 Qualified automatically
2020 9th 4 0 0 4 1 14
2022 9th 4 0 1 3 2 15
2024 9th 4 0 2 2 7 11
Total 49 2 8 39 39 181 24 15 4 5 52 36

Head-to-head record

Last match updated was against Nepal on 10 June 2025

Key
More wins than losses
Equal wins/losses ratio
More losses than wins
Opponent 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
 Bhutan 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 AFC
 Brunei 11 10 0 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 2 9 12 48 −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 20 1 5 16 11 62 −51 AFC
 Maldives 4 0 1 3 3 15 −12 AFC
 Mongolia 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 AFC
 Myanmar 19 0 4 15 13 58 −45 AFC
   Nepal 7 1 2 4 8 10 −2 AFC
 Oman 0 0 0 2 0 19 −19 AFC
 Philippines 14 7 3 4 23 22 +1 AFC
 Qatar 0 0 0 2 1 11 −10 AFC
 Saudi Arabia 0 0 0 1 0 4 −4 AFC
 Singapore 13 1 1 11 12 42 −30 AFC
 South Korea 7 0 0 5 0 28 −28 AFC
 Sri Lanka 8 3 2 3 12 14 −2 AFC
 Syria 2 0 0 2 0 20 −20 AFC
 Thailand 13 1 2 10 15 46 −31 AFC
 Timor-Leste 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[a] 24 0 2 22 6 95 −89 AFC
37 Countries 215 42 31 142 220 675 −455 FIFA
  1. ^ Includes matches against South Vietnam and North Vietnam.

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