Traditionally, Lebanon is considered much weaker than other teams in the West Asian Football Federation, and it has been demonstrated by the poor performance of Lebanon in majority of its Asian Cup qualifications, or even their participation as well. Lack of football coverage, poor infrastructures[2] and numerous conflicts in the country have also undermined Lebanon's football ability, and prior to 2019 AFC Asian Cup, they and Yemen were the only two Arab countries that didn't qualify to the Asian Cup via. qualification round. However, Lebanon's incredible 2014 World Cup campaign has signaled the renaissance of Lebanese football, and would pave way for Lebanon to go into the Asian Cup in five years later. Their second debut will come after 19 years absence from their maiden appearance.
From 1930 to 1938, Lebanon was a part of France and therefore did not take part in any of the qualification process. Lebanon did not participate in the qualifying campaign for the Asian Cup until 1972.
1 Considered a successor team by FIFA, or have competed under other name(s). 2 Israel was a member of the AFC until 1974. 3 Recognized by FIFA as defunct.
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