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Angola

Angola have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Angola's story so far

Angola 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. Angola made their only World Cup appearance in 2006, losing 1-0 to Portugal before drawing with Mexico and Iran. Their continental peak is the AFCON quarter-finals, reached in 2008 and again in 2010.

Angola at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultAngola made their only World Cup appearance in 2006, losing 1-0 to Portugal before drawing with Mexico and Iran. Their continental peak is the AFCON quarter-finals, reached in 2008 and again in 2010.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Angola would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations — the top continental honor in the Africa (CAF) 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 Angola ever won a major football trophy?

No. Angola have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Angola made their only World Cup appearance in 2006, losing 1-0 to Portugal before drawing with Mexico and Iran. Their continental peak is the AFCON quarter-finals, reached in 2008 and again in 2010.

What is Angola's best-ever tournament result?

Angola made their only World Cup appearance in 2006, losing 1-0 to Portugal before drawing with Mexico and Iran. Their continental peak is the AFCON quarter-finals, reached in 2008 and again in 2010.

Which trophies could Angola still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Angola.

Which confederation does Angola compete in?

Angola competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.

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