Oman national football team

Mens national football team.

The Oman national football team, known as مُنتخب عُمَّان لِكُرَّةُ الْقَدَم (Oman Football Team), represents Oman in men's international football. It is governed by the Oman Football Association (OFA) and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The team's colors are red and white, reflecting the national flag, and they play their home matches at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

Oman has made significant strides in international football, although they have not qualified for the FIFA World Cup. Their best performance in the AFC Asian Cup came in 2019 when they reached the round of 16. The team has participated in the Arabian Gulf Cup 24 times, winning the tournament twice, in 2009 and 2017. They also achieved third place in the WAFF Championship in 2012.

The highest FIFA ranking for Oman was 50th, achieved between August and October 2004, while their lowest was 129th in October 2016. As of October 2024, they are ranked 80th. The team has notable wins, including a record-setting 14-0 victory against Bhutan in March 2017.

Ahmed Mubarak holds the record for most caps with 183 appearances, while Hani Al-Dhabit is the top scorer with 43 goals. The team has seen several notable players and coaches throughout its history, contributing to its development on the international stage.