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Albania

Albania have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Albania's story so far

Albania are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Albania made their major-tournament debut at Euro 2016 and earned a first finals win by beating Romania 1-0. They returned at Euro 2024 after winning their qualifying group, but again exited in the group stage.

Albania at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultAlbania made their major-tournament debut at Euro 2016 and earned a first finals win by beating Romania 1-0. They returned at Euro 2024 after winning their qualifying group, but again exited in the group stage.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Albania would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Albania ever won a major football trophy?

No. Albania have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Albania made their major-tournament debut at Euro 2016 and earned a first finals win by beating Romania 1-0. They returned at Euro 2024 after winning their qualifying group, but again exited in the group stage.

What is Albania's best-ever tournament result?

Albania made their major-tournament debut at Euro 2016 and earned a first finals win by beating Romania 1-0. They returned at Euro 2024 after winning their qualifying group, but again exited in the group stage.

Which trophies could Albania still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Albania.

Which confederation does Albania compete in?

Albania competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10