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Revision as of 17:23, 27 January 2024

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

Hong Kong
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)The Dragons (蛟龍)
The Strength (勁揪)
AssociationFootball Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA)
中國香港足球總會
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationEAFF (East Asia)
Head coachJørn Andersen
CaptainYapp Hung Fai
Most capsYapp Hung Fai (90)
Top scorerChan Siu Ki (40)
Home stadiumHong Kong Stadium
FIFA codeHKG
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 158 Decrease 1 (24 October 2024)[1]
Highest90 (February 1996)
Lowest169 (November 2012)
First international
 Hong Kong 3–2 South Vietnam 
(Mong Kok, Hong Kong; 20 April 1947)[2]
Biggest win
 Hong Kong 15–0 Guam 
(Taipei, Taiwan; 7 March 2005)
Biggest defeat
 China 7–0 Hong Kong 
(Guangzhou, China; 17 November 2004)
 Hong Kong 0–7 Paraguay 
(So Kon Po, Hong Kong; 17 November 2010)
 Hong Kong 0–7 Argentina 
(So Kon Po, Hong Kong; 14 October 2014)
Asian Cup
Appearances4 (first in 1956)
Best resultThird place (1956)
EAFF Championship
Appearances4 (first in 2003)
Best resultFourth place (2003, 2010, 2019, 2022)
Medal record
Men's football
AFC Asian Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Hong Kong Team

The Hong Kong national football team (Chinese: 香港足球代表隊; Cantonese Yale: Hēunggóng jūkkàuh doihbíu deuih; recognized as Hong Kong, China by FIFA) represents Hong Kong in international football and is controlled by the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, the governing body for football in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong hosted the first AFC Asian Cup in 1956 and won third place, also reaching the semifinals in 1964. Hong Kong did not qualify for another AFC tournament until 2023. They had never qualified for the FIFA World Cup and its biggest celebrated victory was the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) where Hong Kong produced a 2–1 upset win against China which resulted in Hong Kong qualifying for the second rounds of qualification. Hong Kong has qualified for the EAFF E-1 Football Championship six times in 1995, 1998, 2003, 2010, 2019 and 2022.

History

Establishment and pre-WWII era

Before Hong Kong became a member of FIFA in 1954, Hong Kong began playing in the Hong Kong–Macau Interport tournament in 1937,[4] which was one of the oldest competitions co-held by Hong Kong as well as continuously played. There were other interport tournaments in the past, such as the Shanghai-Hong Kong Interport which was first held in 1908.[5] At that time the team was composed of ethnic Chinese as well as western expatriates, as in the 1935 and 1937 edition of Shanghai-Hong Kong Interport.[6][7] There was another Interport tournament against Saigon.[8] The aforementioned Macau, Shanghai and Saigon were not a member of FIFA nor a sovereign nation at that time, with Hong Kong and Macau only having joined FIFA in 1954 and 1978 respectively. The China national team that participated in 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics, were mainly composed of ethnic Chinese players from Hong Kong, most famously Lee Wai Tong.[9][10]

After WWII, a number of Shanghai-based players began representing Hong Kong, such as Chang King Hai and Hsu King Shing. Hong Kong played its first international match after World War II in 1949,[citation needed] against South Korea. Its first victory came in 1953, a 4–0 win against South Korea.[citation needed]

FIFA member (1954–present)

The Hong Kong FA became a member of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation in 1954. Since then Hong Kong played their first FIFA-recognized international match against other countries. HKFA also sent a scratch team for 1957 Merdeka Tournament, which was composed of players from Eastern due to their proximity, plus few players from other clubs. The club was having a pre-season tour in South Asia, thus the HKFA invited the club to represent Hong Kong. However, some of the players were in fact ineligible to play for Hong Kong, as they were ROC (Taiwan) international players.[11][12]

Hong Kong qualified for three of the first four editions of the Asian Cup, including a third-place finish in the 1956 edition as host. At that time, most Hong Kong players represented Republic of China (Taiwan); they finished third in the Asian Cup in the 1960 edition, leaving more inferior players to the proper Hong Kong team.[13]

Hong Kong has never qualified for the World Cup. However, its most celebrated victory happened during 1986 World Cup qualifying. On 19 May 1985, in Beijing, Hong Kong faced China in the final match of the first qualifying round, where Hong Kong needed a win to advance while China needed only a draw. Hong Kong, led by coach Kwok Ka Ming, produced a 2–1 upset win, with goals from Cheung Chi Tak and Ku Kam Fai, thereby winning the group and advancing to the knockout stage where it subsequently lost to Japan.

The 1998 World Cup Asian qualifiers was considered one of Hong Kong's darkest moments as it was hit by a match-fixing scandal that involved former Sing Tao attacker Chan Tsz-Kong who was found guilty and jailed for a year after he bribed players to throw and lose a match against Thailand. Others who were involved include goalkeeper Kevin Lok Kar-Win, defenders Chan Chi-Keung and Lau Chi Yuen and striker Wai Kwan-Lung.[14]

Football fever in 2015

A short football fever appeared during 2018 World Cup qualifying in Hong Kong, as Hong Kong had drawn into the same group with their fierce rival, China. Due to the tensions built up from Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict, many local citizens became interested in this year's campaign; all four home matches were recorded as a sellout. Hong Kong ended the campaign with 4 victories against Bhutan and Maldives, 2 scoreless draws against China, and 2 losses against Qatar.

In late 2018, under the guidance of English-born coach Gary White, Hong Kong qualified for their third appearance at the EAFF E-1 Football Championship finals. Shortly afterwards, White departed from the role.

In April 2019, Hong Kong FA appointed Finnish-born Mixu Paatelainen as the new head coach of the national football team in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship tournament. However, after a poor run of performances, Mixu's contract was not renewed.

Qualification to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup finals

Hong Kong's 2023 Asian Cup team.

On 13 December 2021, Norwegian Jørn Andersen who formerly guided North Korea was named as the new head coach succeeding Mixu Paatelainen in preparation for the third round of qualification of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in which he guided Hong Kong to qualified for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup by beating Afghanistan 2–1 and Cambodia 3–0, reaching the final tournament after a 55-year absence. In preparation for the tournament itself, on 2 January 2024, Hong Kong pulled a shocking 2–1 victory over arch-enemy China beating them for the first time in 29 years during the friendly match held in Abu Dhabi.

On 15 January 2024, Hong Kong then kick off their 2023 Asian Cup campaign against UAE in which they lost 3–1 in the opening match where Chan Siu Kwan scored the 1,000th goal in the AFC Asian Cup history.

Team image

Kits and crest

The national team's home kit has always been a red shirt, red shorts, and red or white socks. The away colours are white shirts, white shorts and red or white socks.

Kit suppliers

Kit supplier Period
Puma 1970s–2000
Diadora 2000–2005
Adidas 2005–2011
Nike 2011–present

Kit deals

Kit supplier Period Contract
announcement 		Contract
duration
Nike 2011–present 1 July 2011 July 2011 – July 2016 (5 years)
24 August 2016 August 2016 – 2025 (10 years)[15]

Crest

The crest of the Hong Kong national football team has a Chinese dragon from the crest of the HKFA, which were logo has been always used as the team emblem.

Nevertheless, the HKFA emblem was not used on jerseys until 31 May 2011, HKFA debuted current emblem for the national team.

Home Stadium

The team's primary stadium is Hong Kong Stadium. For some friendly matches and minor qualification matches, the Hong Kong team plays most often at the Mong Kok Stadium in Kowloon, which was re-opened in 2011 after a renovation. Moreover, the 2018 edition of the Lunar New Year Cup was held in Mong Kok.[16] The cup was a local tradition to celebrate Chinese New Year, which was held in Government Stadium in the past.

The Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre is currently the main training ground for the Hong Kong national and youth teams.

Rivalries

China

See also: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

Hong Kong maintains a specific rivalry with China. The rivalry began in 1978 and for the first decades before the return of Hong Kong to China, Hong Kong produced a shock 2–1 upset in Beijing, and this led to unrest by Chinese supporters.[17] Since then, China never lost to Hong Kong, and has achieved more successes, but the rivalry continues to have some influence on Hong Kong society.[18][19][20]

On 1 January 2024, Hong Kong defeated China in a closed door international friendly, marking their first victory in 39 years.[21]

Macau

The Hong Kong–Macau rivalry has been contested by Hong Kong Football Association and Macau Football Association since 1937.

Results and fixtures

Main article: Hong Kong national football team results (2020–present)
See also: 2023–24 in Hong Kong football

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

2023

23 March 2023 (2023-03-23) Friendly Hong Kong  1–1  Singapore Mong Kok, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Report
Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
Attendance: 5,910
Referee: Songkran Bunmeekiart (Thailand)
28 March 2023 (2023-03-28) Friendly Malaysia  2–0  Hong Kong Johor, Malaysia
22:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
Attendance: 4,593
Referee: Mongkolchai Pechsri (Thailand)
15 June 2023 (2023-06-15) Friendly Vietnam  1–0  Hong Kong Hai Phong, Vietnam
19:30 UTC+7
Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium
Attendance: 19,689
Referee: Suhaizi Shukri (Malaysia)
19 June 2023 (2023-06-19) Friendly Hong Kong  0–1  Thailand So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 13,434
Referee: Jansen Foo (Singapore)
7 September 2023 (2023-09-07) Friendly Cambodia  1–1  Hong Kong Phnom Penh, Cambodia
19:00 UTC+7
Stadium: National Olympic Stadium
11 September 2023 (2023-09-11) Friendly Hong Kong  10–0  Brunei So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 6,097
Referee: Warintorn Sassadee (Thailand)
12 October 2023 (2023-10-12) 2026 WCQ R1 Hong Kong  4–0  Bhutan So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 10,259
Referee: Razlan Joffri Ali (Malaysia)
17 October 2023 (2023-10-17) 2026 WCQ R1 Bhutan  2–0
(2–4 agg.)		  Hong Kong Thimphu, Bhutan
18:00 UTC+6
Report Stadium: Changlimithang Stadium
Attendance: 5,300
Referee: Thoriq Alkatiri (Indonesia)
16 November 2023 (2023-11-16) 2026 WCQ R2 Iran  4–0  Hong Kong Tehran, Iran
18:00 UTC+3:30
Report Stadium: Azadi Stadium
Attendance: 6,191
Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
21 November 2023 (2023-11-21) 2026 WCQ R2 Hong Kong  2–2  Turkmenistan So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Report
Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 6,601
Referee: Adel Al-Naqbi (United Arab Emirates)

2024

1 January 2024 (2024-01-01) Friendly China  1–2  Hong Kong Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
17:30 UTC+4
Report
Stadium: Baniyas Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Yahya Mohammed Ali Hassan Al-Mulla (United Arab Emirates)
4 January 2024 (2024-01-04) Training match Hong Kong  1–2  Tajikistan Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
17:00 UTC+5
Report
Stadium: Zayed Cricket Training Centre
Attendance: 0
10 January 2024 (2024-01-10) Training match Saudi Arabia  2–0  Hong Kong Al Wakrah, Qatar
18:30 UTC+3
Stadium: Al Janoub Stadium
14 January 2024 (2024-01-14) 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS United Arab Emirates  3–1  Hong Kong Al Rayyan, Qatar
17:30 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium
Attendance: 15,586
Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)
19 January 2024 (2024-01-19) 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Hong Kong  0–1  Iran Al Rayyan, Qatar
20:30 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium
Attendance: 36,412
Referee: Hanna Hattab (Syria)
23 January 2024 (2024-01-23) 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Hong Kong  0–3  Palestine Doha, Qatar
18:00 UTC+3
Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 6,568
Referee: Shaun Evans (Australia)
21 March 2024 (2024-03-21) 2026 WCQ R2 Hong Kong  v  Uzbekistan Mong Kok, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
26 March 2024 (2024-03-26) 2026 WCQ R2 Uzbekistan  v  Hong Kong Uzbekistan
--:-- UTC+5
6 June 2024 (2024-06-06) 2026 WCQ R2 Hong Kong  v  Iran So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
11 June 2024 (2024-06-11) 2026 WCQ R2 Turkmenistan  v  Hong Kong Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
--:-- UTC+5 Stadium: Köpetdag Stadium

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Norway Jørn Andersen
Assistant coach Hong Kong Lim Chuan Lok
Hong Kong Craig Kwok
Technical director Hong Kong Chun Chang Yuan
Executive manager Hong Kong Liu Chun Fai
Goalkeeping coach Hong Kong Fan Chun Yip
Physical coach Hong Kong Chen Liu Kar
Head of Performance Analysis Hong Kong Man Tze Wong
Specialist conditioning coach Hong Kong Stephen Lee
Physiotherapist Hong Kong Lo Ho Cheong
Hong Kong Yau Kai Ching

Coaching history

Last updated: Hong Kong 0–3 Palestine, 23 January 2024. Statistics include international "A" matches only.

Players

Current squad

2023 Asian Cup Finals squad

  • Head coach: Norway Jorn Andersen
  • Assistant coach: Austria Wolfgang Luisser
  • Goalkeeper coach: Hong Kong Fan Chun Yip
  • Specialist conditioning coach: England Mathew Pears
  • Team manager: Hong Kong Chan Cheng Te Graeme
  • Physiotherapist: Hong Kong Kwong Hoi Hang Karen, Hong Kong Leung Hok Hin Frankie, Hong Kong Lo Ho Cheong
  • Team doctor: Hong Kong Wan Hay Man Keith

The following 26 players have been called up for the final squad for 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[23][24]

Caps and goals as of 23 January 2024 after the match against  Palestine.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Yapp Hung Fai (1990-03-21) 21 March 1990 (age 34) 90 0 Hong Kong Eastern
18 1GK Ng Wai Him (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 (age 22) 0 0 Hong Kong Southern
19 1GK Tse Ka Wing (1999-09-04) 4 September 1999 (age 25) 6 0 Hong Kong Tai Po
2 2DF Sean Tse (1992-05-03) 3 May 1992 (age 32) 8 0 England Radcliffe
3 2DF Oliver Gerbig (1998-12-12) 12 December 1998 (age 25) 5 0 Hong Kong Kitchee
4 2DF Vas Nuñez (1995-11-22) 22 November 1995 (age 28) 11 0 China Guangxi Pingguo Haliao
5 2DF Hélio (1986-01-31) 31 January 1986 (age 38) 35 1 Hong Kong Kitchee
7 2DF Law Tsz Chun (1997-03-02) 2 March 1997 (age 27) 25 1 Hong Kong Kitchee
13 2DF Li Ngai Hoi (1994-10-15) 15 October 1994 (age 30) 11 0 Free agent
17 2DF Shinichi Chan (2002-09-05) 5 September 2002 (age 22) 14 1 Hong Kong Kitchee
21 2DF Yue Tze Nam (1998-05-12) 12 May 1998 (age 26) 20 0 China Meizhou Hakka
23 2DF Sun Ming Him (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 (age 24) 25 2 Hong Kong Eastern
6 3MF Wu Chun Ming (1997-11-21) 21 November 1997 (age 26) 20 0 Hong Kong Lee Man
8 3MF Tan Chun Lok (1996-01-15) 15 January 1996 (age 28) 45 3 Hong Kong Kitchee
10 3MF Wong Wai (1992-09-17) 17 September 1992 (age 32) 46 4 Hong Kong Lee Man
12 3MF Lam Hin Ting (1999-12-09) 9 December 1999 (age 24) 2 0 Hong Kong Rangers
15 3MF Chang Hei Yin (2000-04-06) 6 April 2000 (age 24) 5 0 Hong Kong Lee Man
16 3MF Chan Siu Kwan (1992-08-01) 1 August 1992 (age 32) 21 4 Hong Kong Tai Po
22 3MF Yu Joy Yin (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 23) 3 0 Hong Kong Eastern
24 3MF Ju Yingzhi (1987-07-24) 24 July 1987 (age 37) 44 3 Hong Kong Southern
9 4FW Matt Orr (1997-01-01) 1 January 1997 (age 27) 22 3 China Sichuan Jiuniu
11 4FW Everton Camargo (1991-05-25) 25 May 1991 (age 33) 8 4 Hong Kong Lee Man
14 4FW Poon Pui Hin (2000-10-03) 3 October 2000 (age 24) 9 3 Hong Kong Kitchee
20 4FW Michael Udebuluzor (2004-04-01) 1 April 2004 (age 20) 8 2 Germany Ingolstadt 04
25 4FW Stefan Pereira (1988-04-16) 16 April 1988 (age 36) 4 0 Hong Kong Southern
26 4FW Juninho (1990-12-11) 11 December 1990 (age 33) 2 0 Hong Kong Kitchee

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the previous 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Paulo César (1986-03-27) 27 March 1986 (age 38) 4 0 Hong Kong Kitchee Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023
GK Leung Hing Kit (1989-10-22) 22 October 1989 (age 35) 1 0 Hong Kong Sham Shui Po Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
INJ
DF Leung Kwun Chung (1992-04-01) 1 April 1992 (age 32) 11 0 Hong Kong Eastern Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023
DF Leung Nok Hang (1994-11-14) 14 November 1994 (age 30) 13 0 China Zhejiang Pro Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023INJ
DF Tsui Wang Kit (1997-01-05) 5 January 1997 (age 27) 21 0 Hong Kong Lee Man Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023
DF Clement Benhaddouche (1996-05-11) 11 May 1996 (age 28) 0 0 China Heilongjiang Ice City Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
DF Fernando (1986-11-14) 14 November 1986 (age 38) 8 1 Hong Kong Kitchee Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
DF Alexander Jojo (1999-02-11) 11 February 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Sweden IK Oddevold Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
DF Leon Jones (1998-02-28) 28 February 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Hong Kong Eastern Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
DF Wong Tsz Ho (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 (age 30) 13 0 Hong Kong Eastern Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
DF Yu Wai Lim (1998-09-20) 20 September 1998 (age 26) 7 0 Hong Kong Lee Man Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
DF Andy Russell (1987-11-21) 21 November 1987 (age 36) 22 0 Hong Kong Kitchee v.  Bhutan , 12-17 October 2023RET
DF Fung Hing Wa (1992-12-12) 12 December 1992 (age 31) 9 0 Hong Kong Lee Man v.  Vietnam  Thailand, 15–19 June 2023PRE
MF Huang Yang (1983-10-19) 19 October 1983 (age 41) 71 1 Hong Kong Kitchee Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023RET
MF Ngan Cheuk Pan (1998-01-22) 22 January 1998 (age 26) 2 0 Hong Kong Sham Shui Po Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
MF Ngan Lok Fung (1993-01-26) 26 January 1993 (age 31) 6 0 Hong Kong Lee Man Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
MF Diego Eli (1988-09-04) 4 September 1988 (age 36) 4 0 Hong Kong Lee Man v.  Singapore  Malaysia, 23–28 March 2023PRE
FW Mahama Awal (1991-06-10) 10 June 1991 (age 33) 7 0 Hong Kong Southern Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023
FW Lau Chi Lok (1993-10-15) 15 October 1993 (age 31) 0 0 Hong Kong Rangers Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
FW Wong Ho Chun (2002-04-02) 2 April 2002 (age 22) 1 0 Hong Kong Eastern Local training camp, 14-27 December 2023PRE
FW Jahangir Khan (2000-10-03) 3 October 2000 (age 24) 9 0 Hong Kong HKFC v.  Singapore  Malaysia, 23–28 March 2023PRE
FW Lau Ka Kiu (2002-02-10) 10 February 2002 (age 22) 0 0 Hong Kong HK U23 v.  Singapore  Malaysia, 23–28 March 2023PRE

INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury
PRE Preliminary squad
WD Player withdrawn from the squad.
RET Player retired from international football

Records

As of 19 January 2024[25]
Players in bold are still active with Hong Kong.

Most appearances

File:Yapp hung fai eastern.jpg
Yapp Hung Fai is the most capped player for Hong Kong with 90 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Position Career
1 Yapp Hung Fai 90 0 GK 2010–present
2 Huang Yang 71 1 MF 2012–2023
3 Chan Siu Ki 70 40 FW 2004–2017
Lee Chi Ho 70 0 DF 2000–2017
5 Lee Wai Man 68 2 DF 1993–2006
6 Chan Wai Ho 65 6 DF 2000–2017
7 Poon Yiu Cheuk 62 4 DF 1998–2010
8 Tsang Ting Fai 57 0 DF 1972–1980
9 Cheung Sai Ho 56 8 MF 1995–2007
10 Leung Chun Pong 54 1 MF 2006–2018

Top goalscorers

Chan Siu Ki is the all-time top goalscorer for Hong Kong with 40 goals.
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Chan Siu Ki 40 70 0.57 2004–2017
2 Au Wai Lun 26 50 0.52 1989–2005
3 Wong Chi Ho 38 35 1.09 1972–1989
4 Wan Chi Keung 18 32 0.56 1976–1986
5 Chung Chor Wai [zh] 16 45 0.36 1971–1979
6 Lam Jeffrey 14 31 0.45 1956–1968
Tim Bredbury 14 34 0.41 1986–1999
8 Woo Chak Sen 13 69 0.38 1955–1962
9 Yu Kwok Kit 12 13 0.92 1973–1977
Kwok Ka Ming 12 47 0.26 1968–1979
Jaimes McKee 12 53 0.23 2012–2019

Captains

This list only records the players who were named as Hong Kong captain in official international competitions. First-choice captains always go first.

Huang Yang was the captain of Hong Kong from 2018 to 2023.[26]
Year Tournament Captain(s)
1954 Philippines 1954 Asian Games Ko Po Keung
1956 Hong Kong 1956 AFC Asian Cup
1958 Japan 1958 Asian Games Ho Cheung Yau
1959 Korea 1960 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1963 Israel 1964 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1964 Israel 1964 AFC Asian Cup Cheung Wing Ching
1967 Iran 1968 AFC Asian Cup qualification Kung Wah Kit
1968 Iran 1968 AFC Asian Cup
1971 Thailand 1972 AFC Asian Cup qualification Fok Pak Ling
1973 West Germany 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification Kwok Ka Ming
1975 Iran 1976 AFC Asian Cup qualification Cheng Yun Yue
1977 Argentina 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification Wu Kwok Hung, Kwok Ka Ming
1979 Kuwait 1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification Wu Kwok Hung
1980 Spain 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification
1984 Singapore 1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification Leung Sui Wing
1985 Mexico 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
1987 South Korea 1988 Summer Olympics qualification
1988 Qatar 1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1989 Italy 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification
1990 China 1990 Asian Games Cheung Chi Tak
1992 Japan 1992 AFC Asian Cup qualification Ku Kam Fai, Chan Ping On
1993 United States 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification Lee Kin Wo
1994 Japan 1994 Asian Games
1996 United Arab Emirates 1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1997 France 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification Ku Kam Fai, Cheung Chi Tak
1998 Thailand 1998 Asian Games Cheung Sai Ho
1999 Lebanon 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification Lee Kin Wo
2001 South Korea Japan 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification Cheung Sai Ho
2003 Japan 2003 East Asian Football Championship Preliminary Yau Kin Wai
2003 Japan 2003 East Asian Football Championship Lee Wai Man
2003 China 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification Yau Kin Wai, Cheung Sai Ho, Lee Wai Man
2004 Germany 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification Lee Wai Man, Cheung Sai Ho
2005 South Korea 2005 East Asian Football Championship Preliminary
2006 Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Vietnam 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification Lee Wai Man, Cheung Sai Ho, Fan Chun Yip
2007 South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification Cheung Sai Ho, Fan Chun Yip
2007 China 2008 East Asian Football Championship Preliminary Cristiano Cordeiro
2009 Japan 2010 East Asian Football Championship Preliminary Li Haiqiang,[27][28] Man Pei Tak[29]
2009–2010 Qatar 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification Cristiano Cordeiro, Poon Yiu Cheuk, Man Pei Tak, Chan Wai Ho
2010 Japan 2010 East Asian Football Championship Poon Yiu Cheuk, Chan Wai Ho, Au Yeung Yiu Chung, Li Haiqiang
2011 Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification Chan Wai Ho, Li Haiqiang
2012 South Korea 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Chan Wai Ho
2013–2014 Australia 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification Chan Wai Ho, Chan Siu Ki, Yapp Hung Fai
2014 China 2015 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Yapp Hung Fai
2015–2016 Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification Chan Wai Ho, Yapp Hung Fai
2016 Japan 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Yapp Hung Fai
2017–2018 United Arab Emirates 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2018 South Korea 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Huang Yang[26]
2019 South Korea 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship
2019–2021 Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2022 Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2022 Japan 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Sean Tse
2023– Canada Mexico United States 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Yapp Hung Fai, Hélio, Vas Nuñez
2024 Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Yapp Hung Fai, Vas Nuñez

Competitive record

See comprehensive article: Hong Kong national football team – record in qualifying and major tournaments
Denotes draws includes knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

All time results

Main article: Hong Kong national football team results

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Uruguay 1930 to Switzerland 1954 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
Sweden 1958 to Mexico 1970 Did not enter Did not enter
West Germany 1974 Did not qualify 4 3 0 1 4 3
Argentina 1978 13 3 2 8 15 31
Spain 1982 4 0 3 1 3 4
Mexico 1986 8 5 1 2 20 7
Italy 1990 6 0 3 3 5 10
United States 1994 8 2 1 5 9 19
France 1998 4 1 0 3 3 10
South Korea Japan 2002 6 1 1 4 3 10
Germany 2006 6 2 0 4 5 15
South Africa 2010 4 2 1 1 11 6
Brazil 2014 2 0 0 2 0 8
Russia 2018 8 4 2 2 13 5
Qatar 2022 8 1 2 5 4 13
Canada Mexico United States 2026 8 1 2 5 8 17
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total — 0/18 – – – – – – 89 25 18 46 103 157

AFC Asian Cup

Dynasty Cup and East Asian Football Championship

Asian Games

Minor tournaments

Minor tournaments
Competition Result Position Pld W D* L GF GA
Malaysia 1965 Merdeka Tournament Seventh place 7 6 2 2 2 11 9
Malaysia 1966 Merdeka Tournament First round 9 5 0 1 4 2 8
Malaysia 1967 Merdeka Tournament Sixth place 6 6 2 0 4 6 18
Malaysia 1970 Merdeka Tournament Fourth place 4 7 3 1 3 10 14
Malaysia 1971 Merdeka Tournament Eighth place 8 6 2 0 4 6 14
Malaysia 1972 Merdeka Tournament Sixth place 6 6 2 2 2 8 8
Malaysia 1974 Merdeka Tournament Third place 3 4 1 3 1 5 5
Malaysia 1975 Merdeka Tournament Fifth place 5 7 3 0 4 17 13
China 1977 Beijing Invited Tournament Runners-up 2 3 2 0 1 8 2
China 1983 Great Wall Cup Eighth place 8 4 1 2 1 4 4
Hong Kong 2006 Carlsberg Cup Fourth place 4 2 0 0 2 0 7
Chinese Taipei 2010 Long Teng Cup Winners 1 3 2 1 0 9 3
Chinese Taipei 2011 Long Teng Cup Winners 1 3 2 1 0 14 4
Myanmar 2016 AYA Bank Cup Fourth place 4 2 0 1 1 2 5
Total 2 Titles

Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup

Hong Kong team won the competition 17 times.

Lunar New Year Cup

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Honours

Continental

Third place (1): 1956

Regional

Third place (1): 1995

Exhibition Game

Champions: 17 times
Champions: 8 times
Third place (1): 1974
Runner-up: (1) 1977
Champions (1): 2011

See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ Calculated by multiplying wins by 3, plus draws, divided by games.
  2. ^ Fei Chun Wah was appointed as the coach of Hong Kong team during the team's Asian Cup Final journey and the journey in Europe and Singapore afterwards as the official coach Lai Shiu Wing was not allowed to leave from his working place.

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