Mongolia women's national football team

Mongolia
Nickname(s)Blue Wolves (Хөх чононууд)
AssociationMongolian Football Federation
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationEAFF (East Asia)
Head coachSandagdorjiin Erdenebat
CaptainOrogdol Tsasan-Okhin
Most capsOrogdol Tsasan-Okhin
Altansukh Altantuya
(19)
Top scorerNarmandakh Namuunaa (4)[1]
FIFA codeMNG
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 126 (12 June 2025)[2]
Highest115 (December 2018)
Lowest129 (August – December 2022)
First international
  3–2 Northern Mariana Islands 
(Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; 3 September 2018)
Biggest win
  3–2 Northern Mariana Islands 
(Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; 3 September 2018)
  1–0 Guam 
(Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; 5 September 2018)
Biggest defeat
 North Korea 19–0  
(Zhuhai, China; 2 December 2023)

The Mongolia women's national football team (Mongolian: Монголын хөлбөмбөгийн эмэгтэйчүүдийн шигшээ баг) represents Mongolia in international women's association football. the team is governed by Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) and competes in AFC and EAFF women's competitions. the Mongolian team's first activity was in 2018 when they entered for the first time the preliminary round of 2019 EAFF Women's E-1 Football Championship.[3]

History

Beginning

With women's association football starting to flourish in Asia and especially in East Asia. the Mongolian Football Federation announced new policies to improve the women's game in the country, the federation appointed the Japanese coach Iki Yoji to support women's football development. later in 2016, the Japanese coach was reappointed as coach of the u-16 girls' team. in which within one year period. the team debuted internationally by participating in category C of the East Asian U-16 girls competition in 2017, history was made as the Mongolian team managed to score their first goal internationally and win their first match since debuting. the MFF had initial plans to debut the senior team in the 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, however, they withdrew before the preliminary round started.

in 2018 the EAFF announced that Mongolia will be hosting the 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Round, Mongolia started its international football journey led by their coach Ganbold Tsedevsuren with a win against Northern Mariana Islands. in which they came from behind of two-goal, to win the match three goals to two in front of a home crowd with an estimated of 421 attendant. Narmandakh Namuunaa scored Mongolia first goal.[4] in their second match against Guam the Mongolian have beaten the odds with an impressive one-nil win. with 6 points Mongolia leads the table. the third matchday saw Mongolia and Macau played to a scoreless draw in their last match. history was made as Mongolia advanced to the Second preliminary round winning the first round undefeated.

In October 2018, the Mongolian federation announce its participation in the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament to be the first major tournament outside of East Asia. the team was drawn to face Tajikistan the host and the Philippines, Singapore and Chinese Taipei.

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.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2025

23 June 2025 (2025-06-23) 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualification   0–13  India Chiang Mai, Thailand
16:00 UTC+7 Report
Stadium: 700th Anniversary Stadium
Referee: Jon Sol-mi (North Korea)
26 June 2025 (2025-06-26) 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualification Iraq  5–2   Chiang Mai, Thailand
Report
  • Bayanmunkh 8'
  • Badamkhatan 25'
Stadium: 700th_Anniversary_Stadium
Referee: Pak Un-Jong (North Korea)
2 July 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualification   0–11  Thailand Chiang Mai, Thailand
19:30 UTC+7 Report
  • Thawanrat 3', 90+2'
  • Saowalak 4'
  • Thanchanok 12', 45+1'
  • Pattaranan 29', 52', 79'
  • Karnjanathat 49' (pen.), 66', 90+3'
Stadium: 700th Anniversary Stadium
Referee: Nurul Ain Izatty (Malaysia)
5 July 2025 (2025-07-05) 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualification Timor-Leste  3–1   Chiang Mai, Thailand
16:00 UTC+7
  • V. Fernandes 29'
  • Da Conceição 56'
  • Costa 62'
Report
  • B. da Costa 11' (o.g.)
Stadium: 700th Anniversary Stadium
Referee: Doumouh Al-Bakkar (Lebanon)

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 17 September 2021
Position Name
Head coach Sandagdorjiin Erdenebat
Assistant coach Davaalkhagva Erdene-Ochir
Munkhtuya Enkhtuy
Shinebayar Enkhbayar
Medical Officer Purevbaatar Davaajav
Doctor Sarangerel Nachinbaatar
Team manager Enkhchimeg Jargalsaikhan

Manager history

Name Period Matches Wins Draws Losses Winning % Notes Ref.
Ganbold Tsedevsuren (Цэдэвсүрэн Ганболд) 2018 10 2 2 6 20% [5]
Naoko Kawamoto (Наоко Кавамото) 2019 0 0 0 0 0% [6]
Sandagdorjiin Erdenebat (Сандагдоржийн Эрдэнэбат) 2021– 6 0 1 5 0%

Players

Current squad

Caps and goals correct as of July 5, 2025, after the match against Timor Leste

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


1 1GK Erdenebileg Tsendjav (Цэнджав) (2002-05-05) 5 May 2002 13 0 Bayanzürkh Sporting Ilch FC

20 1GK Munkhbaatar Ijilmurun (Ижилмөрөн) (2005-11-28) 28 November 2005 0 0 FC Kharaatsai
21 1GK Tumurbat Zambaga (Замбага) (2008-05-02) 2 May 2008 0 0 FC Kharaatsai

3 2DF Munkh-Erdene Khuslen (Хүслэн) (2005-04-01) 1 April 2005 4 0 Storm
4 2DF Enkhbat Baigalmaa (Байгалмаа) (2000-12-27) 27 December 2000 3 0 Khad FC
5 2DF Bayarsaikhan Namuun (Намуун) (1991-11-18) 18 November 1991 12 1 Storm
7 2DF Orogdol Tsasan-Okhin (Цасан-Охин) (captain) (1997-09-21) 21 September 1997 16 1 Bayanzürkh Sporting Ilch FC
8 2DF Altansukh Altantuya (Алтантуяа) (1996-09-29) 29 September 1996 16 0 Storm
13 2DF Khishigtsengel Amanda (Аманда) (2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 3 0 FC Kharaatsai
14 2DF Sukhbat Enerel (Энэрэл) (2007-06-19) 19 June 2007 1 0 FC Kharaatsai
15 2DF Enkhbayar Azzaya (Аззая) (2004-11-13) 13 November 2004 0 0 FC Kharaatsai

2 3MF Uuriinbayar Solongo (Ү. Солонго) (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 1 0 Khad FC
6 3MF Munkhgarid Khaliut (Халиут) (2008-07-09) 9 July 2008 3 0 FC Kharaatsai
12 3MF Tulgabadrakh Enkhjin (Энхжин) (2000-09-29) 29 September 2000 5 0 Khad FC
16 3MF Bayarmagnai Nandin-Erdene (Нандин-Эрдэнэ) (2005-01-16) 16 January 2005 2 0 FC Kharaatsai
18 3MF Chinbaatar Solongo (Ч. Солонго) (2003-08-14) 14 August 2003 5 0 FC Kharaatsai
19 3MF Sarangerel Zolzaya (Золзаяа) (2006-02-25) 25 February 2006 4 0 FC Kharaatsai

9 4FW Ulziibayar Undrakh (Ундрах) (1998-07-20) 20 July 1998 10 1 Bayanzürkh Sporting Ilch FC
11 4FW Narmandakh Namuunaa (Намуунаа) (1999-08-12) 12 August 1999 15 4 Storm
17 4FW Enkhbaatar Enkhmargad (Энхмаргад) (2003-03-20) 20 March 2003 8 0 Storm

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the squad in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Byambatsetseg Munkhzul (Мөнхзул) (2001-02-16) 16 February 2001 5 0 Storm v. Thailand , 7 April 2023
GK Lkhagvaa Bujinlkham (Бүжинлхам) (2005-04-12) 12 April 2005 0 0 Arvis FC v. Thailand , 7 April 2023

DF Enkhbayar Enkhnamuun (Энхнамуун) (2003-11-22) 22 November 2003 2 0 Zogiinuud v. Thailand , 7 April 2023

MF Ser-Od Udval (Удвал) (2003-02-24) 24 February 2003 12 0 Storm v. Thailand , 7 April 2023
MF Purevdorj Nergui (Нэргүй) (2004-02-07) 7 February 2004 4 0 Tuv Buganuud FC v. Thailand , 7 April 2023

Records

As of 25 September 2023

*Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA
1991 Did not exist
1995
1999 Did not enter
2003
2007
2011
2015
2019
2023 Did not qualify
2027
2031 To be determined
2035
Appearances 0/12
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA GD Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1996 Did not enter Did not enter
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020 Did not qualify 4 0 1 3 4 20 −16
2024 2 0 1 1 2 8 −6
2028
2032 To be determined To be determined
Appearances 0/7 6 0 2 4 6 28 −22
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC Women's Asian Cup

AFC Women's Asian Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA GD Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1975 Did not exist Did not exist
1977
1980
1981
1983
1986
1989
1991
1993
1995
1997
1999 Did not enter Did not enter
2001
2003
2006
2008
2010
2014
2018
2022 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 24 −24
2026 4 0 0 4 3 32 -29
2029 To be determined
Appearances 0/20 2 0 0 2 0 24 −24
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

EAFF E-1 Football Championship

EAFF E-1 Football Championship record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA
2005 did not enter
2008
2010
2013
2015
2017 Withdrew
2019 did not qualify
2022 did not enter
2025 did not qualify
2028 to be determined
2030 to be determined
Appearances 0/8
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Asian Games

Asian Games record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA
1990 did not exist
1994
1998 did not enter
2002
2006
2010
2014
2018
2022 Group stage 15th 2 0 0 2 0 22
2026
2030
2034
Appearances 1/9 15th 2 0 0 2 0 22
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Head-to-head record

As of 5 July 2025, after the match against Timor Leste
Key
  Positive balance (more wins than losses)
  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
  Negative balance (more losses than wins)

The following table shows Mongolia' all-time official international record per opponent:

Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD W% Confederation
 China 2 0 0 2 0 26 −26 00.00 AFC
 Chinese Taipei 2 0 0 2 0 15 −15 00.00 AFC
 Guam 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 100.00 AFC
 Hong Kong 2 0 0 2 0 6 −6 00.00 AFC
 Macau 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 00.00 AFC
 Northern Mariana Islands 2 1 0 1 6 6 -6 100.00 AFC
 Philippines 1 0 0 1 1 5 −4 00.00 AFC
 Singapore 2 0 2 0 4 4 0 00.00 AFC
 South Korea 1 0 0 1 0 12 −12 00.00 AFC
 Tajikistan 1 0 0 1 1 4 −3 100.00 AFC
 Thailand 1 0 0 1 0 6 −6 100.00 AFC
 Uzbekistan 2 0 0 2 0 18 −18 00.00 AFC
 North Korea 1 0 0 1 0 19 −19 00.00 AFC
 India 1 0 0 1 0 13 -13 00.00 AFC
 Iraq 1 0 0 1 2 5 -5 00.00 AFC
 Thailand 1 0 0 1 0 11 -11 00.00

AFC

 Timor-Leste 1 0 0 1 1 3 -3 00.00

AFC

Total 16 2 3 11 10 95 −85 12.50

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Grimm, Justin (12 February 2023). "UPDATED: Mongolia WNT All-Time Top Scorers List". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  2. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  3. ^ "55th EAFF Executive Committee Meeting". East Asian Football Federation. 30 March 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Masakåda shut out Macau in EAFF soccer tournament". Pacific Daily News. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  5. ^ "EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2019 Preliminary Round 1 Mongolia : Mongolia vs. Northern Marian Islands". East Asian Football Federation. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Mongolian national football team head coach Naoko Kawamoto met with Ambassador H. Kobayashi". mn.emb-japan.go.jp (in Mongolian). Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  7. ^ ""ХАНЖОУ-2022" АЗИЙН НААДАМД ОРОЛЦОХ ЭМЭГТЭЙЧҮҮДИЙН ШИГШЭЭ БАГИЙН БҮРЭЛДЭХҮҮН" [The final squad of the Women's national Team Competing in the "Hangzhou 2022" Asian Games] (in Mongolian). Mongolian Football Federation. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.