Myanmar at the AFC Asian Cup

Myanmar has made only one appearance at the AFC Asian Cup as Burma, during the 1968 AFC Asian Cup in which they finished as runner-up.

During 1950s to 1970s, Burma was one of Asia's football powerhouses and they had been considered as a tough contender for the title in Asian Cup. Burma, however only qualified for one Asian Cup, in 1968. Since then, due to internal struggles, conflicts and economic downturn, Burma had failed to manage success and was unable to qualify for the Asian Cup. As for 2023, this remains as their only appearance.

Iran 1968

Main article: 1968 AFC Asian Cup

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Iran (H) 4 4 0 0 11 2 +9 8 Champions
2  Burma 4 2 1 1 5 4 +1 5 Runners-up
3  Israel 4 2 0 2 11 5 +6 4 Third place
4  Republic of China 4 0 2 2 3 10 −7 2 Fourth place
5  Hong Kong 4 0 1 3 2 11 −9 1 Fifth place
Source: RSSSF
(H) Hosts
Republic of China 1–1 Burma
Lim Lu-shoor 63' Maung Hla Htay 13'
Burma 1–0 Israel
Suk Bahadur 42'
Attendance: 30,000[1]
Referee: Norman Boswell (Malaysia)
Burma 1–3 Iran
Aung Khi 50' Kalani 2'
Eftekhari 60'
Behzadi 71'
Attendance: 30,000[2]
Referee: Natrajan (India)
Burma 2–0 Hong Kong
Aung Khin 80'
Suk Bahadur 85'

Asian Cup record

Asian Cup Record
Year Round GP W D L GF GA
1956 to 1964 Withdrew
1968 Runners-up 4 2 1 1 5 4
1972 to 1988 Withdrew
1992 Did not enter
1996 to 2004 Did not qualify
2007 Did not enter
2011 Did not qualify
2015
2019
2023
2027 To be determined
Total Best: Runner-up 4 2 1 1 5 4

References

  1. ^ "Asian Cup 1968 Results [Burma 1–0 Israel]". WorldFootball.com. 12 May 1968. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Asian Cup 1968 Results [Burma 1–3 Iran]". WorldFootball.com. 14 May 1968. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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