Laos women's national football team
Women's association football team
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The Laos women's national football team (Lao: ທີມຊາດຍິງລາວ) is the senior women's football team representing Laos. and is overseen by the Lao Football Federation.
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| Association | Lao Football Federation | ||
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| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Phonethip Sengmany | ||
| Top scorer | Souphavanh Phayvanh (19) | ||
| Home stadium | New Laos National Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | LAO | ||
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| FIFA ranking | |||
| Current | 117  4 (16 June 2026)[1] | ||
| Highest | 73 (June 2009; December 2009) | ||
| Lowest | 117 (June 2026) | ||
| First international | |||
 Thailand 13–1 Laos  (Yangon, Myanmar; 6 September 2007) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 Indonesia 0–11 Laos (Vientiane, Laos; 16 October 2011) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Laos 1–14 Thailand (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 22 September 2012) | |||
| AFF Championship | |||
| Appearances | 7 (first in 2007) | ||
| Best result | Fourth place (2011, 2012) | ||
History
In 2005, Laos was among the Southeast Asian nations, alongside other neighboring countries, anticipated to field a women's team for the SEA Games held in Marikina in December.[2] The women's team was not established until 2007, making its international debut at the 2007 AFF Women's Championship. On 6 September 2007, it faced the Thailand team, undergoing a 1–13 defeat, with Souphavanh Phayvanh scoring Laos first-ever goal in the 70th minute.[3]
The year 2011 saw Laos host the AFF Women's Championship for the first time and reach the semifinals for the first time in the tournament’s history.[4][5] The team secured its biggest result with an 11–0 victory over the Indonesia team, and finished fourth after losses to Vietnam and Thailand.[6]
In 2015, Laos participated in its first Olympic qualifying tournament and was eliminated in the first round after losses to the Chinese Taipei team and Iran.[7]
After not playing a single match between 2015 and 2021, the team returned to action and participated in its first Asian Cup Qualifying campaign in 2021. Drawn into Group A, the team was eliminated after a loss to Chinese Taipei and a draw with hosts Bahrain.[8]
Results and fixtures
- Legend
Win Draw Lose
2026
| 10 June Friendly | Saudi Arabia  | 4–0 | Laos | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 19:00 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Windmill Football Club Stadium Referee: Supiree Testhomya (Thailand) |
| 13 June Friendly | Saudi Arabia | 5–1 | Laos | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 19:00 UTC+7 | Chanthithong  71' |
Stadium: Windmill Football Club Stadium |
| 10 July 2026 AFF Women's Cup GS | Laos | 1–1 |  Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 20:45 UTC+8 | Kemmy 37' |
Report | Nurhadfina 50' |
Stadium: Kuala Lumpur Stadium Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
| 13 July 2026 AFF Women's Cup GS | Singapore  | 1–1 | Laos | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 20:45 UTC+8 | Tan 47' |
Report | Anna 41' |
Stadium: Kuala Lumpur Stadium Referee: Bùi Thị Thu Trang (Vietnam) |
| 19 July 2026 AFF Women's Cup SF | Cambodia  | 0–1 | Laos | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 16:45 UTC+8 | Anna 1' |
Stadium: Kuala Lumpur Stadium |
| 22 July 2026 AFF Women's Cup Final | Laos | 0–5 | Indonesia | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 20:45 UTC+8 | Report | Stadium: Kuala Lumpur Stadium Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Team manager | Manila Alounlangsy Kaikesy Phommavanh |
| Head coach | Vacant |
| Assistant coach | Vilayvanh Panyanouvong |
| Phoutthasack Silikoun | |
| Meenou Phakdy | |
| Goalkeeper coach | Phouth Khamsoukthavong |
| Health/Medical officer | Tictar Duangphachan |
| Onta Maneeseng | |
| Media manager | Phuetsapha Phannamvong |
| Kit manager | Lasamy |
Managerial history
| Name | Period | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
 Honma Kei |
2013 | |
| Kovanh Namthavixay |
2015 | |
| Donesavanh Xaiyasombat |
2021 | |
| Vongmisay Soubouakham |
2022 | |
| Mohammad Herman Zailani |
2023 | |
| Nayuha Toyoda.[9] |
2023–2025 |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification matches in June–July 2025. [10]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Phatthavany Sisoksila | | |||
| 12 | GK | Danine Sythivong | | |||
| 18 | GK | Minid Ladsavanh | | |||
| 2 | DF | Thadsany Phoudiengchan | | |||
| 3 | DF | Phayavanh Vilachan | | |||
| 4 | DF | Nanthavanh Sivsou | | |||
| 8 | DF | Nuyphon Phoudiengchan | | |||
| 13 | DF | Khampan Nyommyxay | | |||
| 16 | DF | Suphavan Vinhthanynom | | |||
| 17 | DF | Vilaychan Visedsanya | | |||
| 6 | MF | Latda Vilachan | | |||
| 9 | MF | Namikarn Vanphasath | | |||
| 14 | MF | Simala Khumphasy | | |||
| 15 | MF | Phong Tetsavanh | | |||
| 19 | MF | Thanta Chanthithad | | |||
| 20 | MF | Sayphon Thanphabou | | |||
| 21 | MF | Vinlath Bunkhammy | | |||
| 22 | MF | Sengsavanh Phoudiengchan | | |||
| 23 | MF | Phengphian Phimphasyda | | |||
| 7 | FW | Damy Phatkasath | | |||
| 10 | FW | Dalisa Vong Aouyvilisy | | |||
| 11 | FW | Xaykham Xayjalit | | |||
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up to the Laos women's national team within the last 12 months but were not included in the final squad for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Phatthalavady Sophothirath | 17 September 2003 | - | - | Young Elephants |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| GK | Tamon Soukthivong | 14 August 2003 | - | - | Master 7 |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| DF | Lanoy Vongsingkham | 4 November 2002 | - | - | Army |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| DF | Saysamone Inthaphone | 29 May 2003 | - | - | Thaxang |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| DF | Nitza Sumalu | 24 December 2006 | - | - | S.E.C. |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| DF | Kavao Vongphachan | 30 July 2005 | - | - | S.E.C. |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| DF | Vilinthone Vongsengthong | 11 November 2001 | - | - | Young Elephants |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| DF | Thippakone Syvonglath | 23 January 2004 | - | - | Thaxang |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| DF | Khamlar Keomany | 27 February 2004 | - | - | Young Elephants |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| DF | Anna Keo Onsy | 16 May 2009 | - | - | Master 7 |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| MF | Aphatsala Chanhthavongxay | 20 May 2001 | - | - | Army |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| MF | Sengdeuan Phongphailath | 22 December 2005 | - | - | Master 7 |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| MF | Kemmy Phatdala | 19 March 2002 | - | - | Young Elephants |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| MF | Inthida Khounsy | 3 August 2003 | - | - | Thaxang |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| FW | Phanykone Vannalath | 6 November 1995 | - | - | S.E.C. |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| FW | Kemmy Oudomsouk | 30 April 2009 | - | - | Young Elephants |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| FW | Mackchatha Phimmasone | 3 May 2005 | - | - | Champasak |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 |
| Lae Inthavong | 29 January 2006 | - | - | |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 | |
| Lyna Latsamee | 28 November 2005 | - | - | |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 | |
| Chaikham Chaikham | 30 November 2005 | - | - | |
v Singapore, 29 November 2024 | |
Competitive records
FIFA Women's World Cup
| FIFA Women's World Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
| 1991–2007 | Did not exist | |||||||
| 2011–2019 | Did not enter | |||||||
  2023 | Did not qualify | |||||||
 2027 | ||||||||
    2031 | To be determined | |||||||
 2035 | To be determined | |||||||
| Total | ||||||||
Olympic Games
| Summer Olympics record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
| 1996–2004 | Did not exist | |||||||
| 2008–2012 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2016 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2020–2024 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2028 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2032 | To be determined | |||||||
| Total | ||||||||
AFC Women's Asian Cup
| AFC Women's Asian Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
| 1975–2006 | Did not exist | |||||||
| 2008–2018 | Did not enter | |||||||
 2022 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2026 | ||||||||
 2029 | To be determined | |||||||
| Total | ||||||||
Asian Games
| Asian Games record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
| 1990–2006 | Did not exist | |||||||
| 2010–2022 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2026 | Did not qualify | |||||||
 2030 | To be determined | |||||||
| 2034 | ||||||||
| Total | ||||||||
ASEAN Women's Championship
| ASEAN Women's Championship record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
| 2004–2006 | Did not exist | |||||||
 2007 | Group stage | 6th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 21 |
 2008 | 5th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14 | |
| 2011 | Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 14 |
| 2012 | 4th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 26 | |
 2013 | Group stage | 8th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
| 2015 | 6th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | |
| 2016–2019 | Did not enter | |||||||
 2022 | Group stage | 7th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 2025 | Did not qualify | |||||||
 2027 | Qualified | |||||||
| Total | 27 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 69 | 114 | ||
AFF Women's Cup
| AFF Women's Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 2024 | Group stage | 5th | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | Runners-up | 2nd | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||
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