Laos women's national football team

Laos
Association	Lao Football Federation
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
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	117 4 (16 June 2026)
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)

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.

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	Al-Yahya 6' Al-Omaysi 45+2', 70' Abdullah 52'	Report		Stadium: Windmill Football Club Stadium Referee: Supiree Testhomya (Thailand)

13 June Friendly	Saudi Arabia	5–1	Laos	Bangkok, Thailand
19:00 UTC+7	Abdullah 15', 52', 73' Al-Saiari 75' Balkhudher 77'		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	Hopper 33' Nottet 48' Loupatty 55' De Zeeuw 68' Nahon 84'	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
Health/Medical officer	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
1	1GK	Phatthavany Sisoksila
12	1GK	Danine Sythivong
18	1GK	Minid Ladsavanh

2	2DF	Thadsany Phoudiengchan
3	2DF	Phayavanh Vilachan
4	2DF	Nanthavanh Sivsou
8	2DF	Nuyphon Phoudiengchan
13	2DF	Khampan Nyommyxay
16	2DF	Suphavan Vinhthanynom
17	2DF	Vilaychan Visedsanya

6	3MF	Latda Vilachan
9	3MF	Namikarn Vanphasath
14	3MF	Simala Khumphasy
15	3MF	Phong Tetsavanh
19	3MF	Thanta Chanthithad
20	3MF	Sayphon Thanphabou
21	3MF	Vinlath Bunkhammy
22	3MF	Sengsavanh Phoudiengchan
23	3MF	Phengphian Phimphasyda

7	4FW	Damy Phatkasath
10	4FW	Dalisa Vong Aouyvilisy
11	4FW	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	(2003-09-17) 17 September 2003	-	-	Young Elephants	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
GK	Tamon Soukthivong	(2003-08-14) 14 August 2003	-	-	Master 7	v Singapore, 29 November 2024

DF	Lanoy Vongsingkham	(2002-11-04) 4 November 2002	-	-	Army	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
DF	Saysamone Inthaphone	(2003-05-29) 29 May 2003	-	-	Thaxang	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
DF	Nitza Sumalu	(2006-12-24) 24 December 2006	-	-	S.E.C.	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
DF	Kavao Vongphachan	(2005-07-30) 30 July 2005	-	-	S.E.C.	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
DF	Vilinthone Vongsengthong	(2001-11-11) 11 November 2001	-	-	Young Elephants	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
DF	Thippakone Syvonglath	(2004-01-23) 23 January 2004	-	-	Thaxang	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
DF	Khamlar Keomany	(2004-02-27) 27 February 2004	-	-	Young Elephants	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
DF	Anna Keo Onsy	(2009-05-16) 16 May 2009	-	-	Master 7	v Singapore, 29 November 2024

MF	Aphatsala Chanhthavongxay	(2001-05-20) 20 May 2001	-	-	Army	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
MF	Sengdeuan Phongphailath	(2005-12-22) 22 December 2005	-	-	Master 7	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
MF	Kemmy Phatdala	(2002-03-19) 19 March 2002	-	-	Young Elephants	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
MF	Inthida Khounsy	(2003-08-03) 3 August 2003	-	-	Thaxang	v Singapore, 29 November 2024

FW	Phanykone Vannalath	(1995-11-06) 6 November 1995	-	-	S.E.C.	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
FW	Kemmy Oudomsouk	(2009-04-30) 30 April 2009	-	-	Young Elephants	v Singapore, 29 November 2024
FW	Mackchatha Phimmasone	(2005-05-03) 3 May 2005	-	-	Champasak	v Singapore, 29 November 2024

	Lae Inthavong	(2006-01-29) 29 January 2006	-	-		v Singapore, 29 November 2024
	Lyna Latsamee	(2005-11-28) 28 November 2005	-	-		v Singapore, 29 November 2024
	Chaikham Chaikham	(2005-11-30) 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	Did not qualify
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	Did not qualify
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	To be determined
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	Group stage	5th	4	2	0	2	4	14
2011	Fourth place	4th	5	2	0	3	16	14
2012	Fourth place	4th	4	1	0	3	4	26
2013	Group stage	8th	4	1	0	3	5	17
2015	Group stage	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

SEA Games

SEA Games record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA
1985–2005	Did not exist
2007	Fourth place	4th	4	0	1	3	3	19
2009	Fourth place	4th	4	1	1	2	7	8
2013	Group stage	5th	2	0	0	2	1	8
2017–2019	Did not enter
2021	Group stage	6th	3	0	0	3	0	9
2023	Group stage	8th	3	0	0	3	1	10
2025	Did not enter
2027	To be determined
2029
2031
2033
Total			16	1	2	13	12	54

References

↑ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
↑ Tandoc Jr., Edson C. (13 April 2005). "Tourism boost for Marikina". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
↑ "Khai mạc giải vô địch bóng đá nữ AFF 2007: Thái Lan khởi đầu ấn tượng" [Opening of the 2007 AFF Women's Championship: Thailand Starts with an Impressive Performance]. vff.org.vn (in Vietnamese). Vietnam Football Federation. 7 September 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
↑ Online, Nhan Dan (22 February 2011). "AFF women's football championship to be held in October". en.nhandan.vn. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
↑ "AFF Women's C'Ship: Vietnam Wins Group A; Laos Takes Runners-Up Spot". aseanfootball.org. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
↑ Online, Nhan Dan (26 October 2011). "Vietnam beats Laos 6-0 to win bronze". en.nhandan.vn. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
↑ "AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament: Iran Crushes Laos". tasnimnews.com. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
↑ "Chinese Taipei beat Laos to close in on return to Finals". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
↑ "ແຕ່ງຕັ້ງທ່ານToyoda Nayuha ເປັນຄູຝຶກຍິງທີມຊາດລາວຄົນໃໝ່" [Appointed as the new coach for the Laos women's national team is Toyoda Nayuha.]. laoff.org.la (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
↑ "ປະກາດລາຍຊື່ນັກກິລາ ທີມຊາດຍິງ ລາວ ຊຸດຄັດເລືອກຟຸດບອນຫວຽງອາຊຽນ 2026" (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.

External links

[FIFA_Women's_World_Rankings-1] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.

[asiangames-2] Tandoc Jr., Edson C. (13 April 2005). "Tourism boost for Marikina". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 June 2012.

[3] "Khai mạc giải vô địch bóng đá nữ AFF 2007: Thái Lan khởi đầu ấn tượng" [Opening of the 2007 AFF Women's Championship: Thailand Starts with an Impressive Performance]. vff.org.vn (in Vietnamese). Vietnam Football Federation. 7 September 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[4] Online, Nhan Dan (22 February 2011). "AFF women's football championship to be held in October". en.nhandan.vn. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[5] "AFF Women's C'Ship: Vietnam Wins Group A; Laos Takes Runners-Up Spot". aseanfootball.org. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[6] Online, Nhan Dan (26 October 2011). "Vietnam beats Laos 6-0 to win bronze". en.nhandan.vn. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[7] "AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament: Iran Crushes Laos". tasnimnews.com. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[8] "Chinese Taipei beat Laos to close in on return to Finals". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[9] "ແຕ່ງຕັ້ງທ່ານToyoda Nayuha ເປັນຄູຝຶກຍິງທີມຊາດລາວຄົນໃໝ່" [Appointed as the new coach for the Laos women's national team is Toyoda Nayuha.]. laoff.org.la (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[10] "ປະກາດລາຍຊື່ນັກກິລາ ທີມຊາດຍິງ ລາວ ຊຸດຄັດເລືອກຟຸດບອນຫວຽງອາຊຽນ 2026" (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.

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