Results
| International Match | 03/19 12:00 | - |
Hong Kong
v
Macau 
|
L | 2-0 | |
| East Asian Championship | 12/14 06:00 | - |
Macau v
Guam
|
L | 1-2 | |
| AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | 09/10 11:30 | 14 |
Macau v
Brunei
|
L | 0-1 | |
| AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | 09/06 13:00 | 14 |
Brunei
v
Macau
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Asia - World Cup Qualifying | 10/17 11:30 | 14 |
Macau v
Myanmar
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Asia - World Cup Qualifying | 10/12 09:30 | 14 |
Myanmar
v
Macau
|
L | 5-1 | |
| International Match | 09/11 12:00 | - |
Cambodia
v
Macau
|
L | 4-0 | |
| International Match | 09/06 11:30 | - |
Macau v
Bhutan
|
L | 0-1 | |
| International Match | 06/19 09:00 | - |
Macau v
Myanmar
|
L | 0-2 | |
| International Match | 03/26 11:30 | - |
Macau v
Iceland U19
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Asia - World Cup Qualifying | 06/11 10:00 | 7 |
Sri Lanka
v
Macau
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Asia - World Cup Qualifying | 06/06 11:30 | 7 |
Macau v
Sri Lanka
|
W | 1-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals for | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals against | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wikipedia - Macau national football team
The Macau national football team (Chinese: 澳門足球代表隊; Portuguese: Selecção Macaense de Futebol) represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association (Chinese: 澳門足球總會; Portuguese: Associação de Futebol de Macau). The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members.
The national team has never qualified for the AFC Asian Cup or EAFF East Asian Championship. The team qualified for the 2006 AFC Challenge Cup, where they got one draw and two losses.
The team had been representing Macau in international football events before 1999 when Macau was a dependent territory of Portugal. It continues to represent Macau even after Macau was handed over to the People's Republic of China by Portugal and became a special administrative region of China in 1999. This team is separate from the China national football team, as the Basic Law and the principle of "one country, two systems" allows Macau to maintain its own representative teams in international sports competitions. In Macau, the Macau football team is colloquially referred to as the "Macau team" (澳門隊), while the Chinese national team is referred to as the "national team" (國家隊).
History
Macau participated in the inaugural 2006 AFC Challenge Cup held in Bangladesh being grouped with Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Pakistan but lost all of their match against their opponent.
Macau then participated in the inaugural 2016 AFC Solidarity Cup held in Kuching, Malaysia being grouped with Laos, Mongolia and Sri Lanka. In the first match, Macau won Mongolia 2–1 with captain, Niki Torrão scoring a brace. The following match, Macau won Laos 4–1 before eventually drawing to Sri Lanka 1–1 which see Macau advanced to the semi-finals as group leaders. Macau faced Brunei which Leong Ka Hang rescued Macau from a one goal deficit to level the match at 1–1 seeing both sides off to extra time however the match goes on to penalties shoot out with Macau advancing to their first even international cup final. On 15 November 2016, Macau faced Nepal however in the 29' minute of the match, Nepalese Sujal Shrestha break the deadlock and Nepal ended up winning the 2016 AFC Solidarity Cup at the Sarawak Stadium. Leong Ka Hang is given the tournament 'Most Valuable Player' and Niki Torrão as the top joint goal scorer with 4 goals.
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification against Sri Lanka in which they won the first tie 1–0, they forfeited the second tie which awarded Sri Lanka was awarded as a 3–0 victory to Sri Lanka after Macau did not send their team for the match due to safety reasons following the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings. After a 4 years hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic, On 26 March 2023, Macau play their first ever international matches at their own ground, Estádio Campo Desportivo against Singapore in a 1–0 defeat. On 19 June 2023, Macau travelled to Dalian, China to face Myanmar in a friendly match. Since their returned to international football, Macau mostly played against Southeast Asian country like Cambodia and Brunei.
In August 2024, all non-Chinese nationals listed to play for the Macau Football Association became ineligible for the team under FIFA Congress's adoption to a rule amendment made in 18 September 2020. The players affected include Vitor Almeida, Iuri Capelo, captain Nicholas Torrão, and Filipe Duarte, as well as a fifth player who was about to join up.
In September 2024, Macau signed a deal with Adidas in preparation for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – play-off round ending their 10-years partnership with Nike. It will also see the team back in Adidas since 2004 making their debut against Brunei.
Macau's soccer team is known for its passionate players and dedicated coaching staff, who work tirelessly to elevate the team's performance on the international stage. The squad is a blend of local talent and players with diverse backgrounds, showcasing the region's multicultural heritage. The team's colors, often featuring a vibrant green and white, symbolize the spirit and pride of Macau.
Playing their home matches at the Estádio Campo Desportivo, the team enjoys strong support from local fans, who bring an electric atmosphere to the stadium. While the team faces tough competition in the region, they are committed to developing their skills and achieving greater success in the future.
Macau's soccer team embodies the resilience and determination of its people, striving to make a mark in the world of football while fostering a sense of community and national pride. As they continue to grow and evolve, the team aims to inspire the next generation of athletes in Macau and beyond.