Football is the most popular sport in Lebanon. It was introduced to Lebanon in the late-19th century, becoming particularly popular among teachers and students Christian schools. The Lebanese Football Association (LFA) was formed in 1933 as one of the earliest administrative bodies for association football in the Middle East. The Lebanon national team made its unofficial debut in 1935 against Romanian club CA Timișoara (T.A.C.), while their first official FIFA game was in 1940 against Mandatory Palestine.
The Lebanon national football team, controlled by the Lebanese Football Association (LFA), have represented Lebanon in association football since their inception in 1933. The squad is governed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continentally, and FIFA worldwide. While Lebanon have yet to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, they have qualified three times to the AFC Asian Cup: they first participated in 2000, when they hosted the event. Lebanon's main venue is the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut; however they also play in other locations such as the Saida Municipal Stadium in Sidon.
The Lebanon national futsal team represents Lebanon in international futsal competitions. Nicknamed "the Cedars", the team is controlled by the Lebanese Football Association (LFA).
The Lebanon national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Lebanon and is controlled by the Lebanese Football Association. The team also serves as the national under-19 and national under-18 football teams of Lebanon.
The Syria national women's football team is the national women's football team of Syria. The team was established in 2005, and is controlled by the Syrian Football Association (SFA), the governing body for football in Syria. Whilst the team has yet to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup, or the AFC Women's Asian Cup, their best achievement was when they finished third in the 2005 and 2022 editions of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship.
The United Arab Emirates women's national football team represents United Arab Emirates in international women's football, and is run by the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA).
The Lebanon national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Lebanon and is controlled by the Lebanese Football Association. The team also serves as the national under-16 and national under-15 football teams of Lebanon.
Mostafa Ali Matar is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Lebanese Premier League club Safa and the Lebanon national team.
The Lebanon women's national under-20 football team, colloquially known as "the Lady Cedars", represents Lebanon in international women's youth football. The team is controlled by the Lebanon Football Association (LFA), the governing body for football in Lebanon. The team also serves as the women's national under-19 and women's national under-18 football team of Lebanon.
Tatiana Khalil is a Lebanese football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. She is head coach of the under-19 team of SAS and the assistant coach of Lebanon and Lebanon U19.
Layla Pascal "Lili" Iskandar is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Women's Premier League club Al-Ittihad and the Lebanon national team. A versatile forward, Iskandar can also play as a winger.
The Lebanon women's national under-17 football team, colloquially known as "the Lady Cedars", represents Lebanon in international women's youth football. The team is controlled by the Lebanon Football Association (LFA), the governing body for football in Lebanon. The team also serves as the women's national under-16 and women's national under-15 football team of Lebanon.
Dima Hani Al Kasti is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a left-back or left winger for Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal and the Lebanon national team.
Nathalie Georges Matar is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for French club USPSO and captains the Lebanon national team.
Syntia Hikmat Salha is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a winger or midfielder for Lebanese club BFA and the Lebanon national team.
Lamitta Joseph El Dib is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Lebanese club EFP and the Lebanon national team.
Christy Tony Maalouf is a Lebanese footballer who plays as forward for French club Paris FC 2 and the Lebanon national team.
Zahwa Ayad Arabi is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a forward for Lebanese club EFP and the Lebanon national team.
Waed Bilal Raed is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a left wing-back for Lebanese club SAS and the Lebanon national team.
The Syria women's national under-20 football team, colloquially known as Qasioun Eagles represents Syria in international women's youth football. The team is controlled by the Syrian Football Association (SFA), the governing body for football in Syria. The team also serves as the women's national under-19 and women's national under-18 teams of Syria.
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Lebanon 0–12 Algeria 
Greece 14–0 Lebanon 
