Angola Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations Title

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. Best result: their only World Cup appearance, in 2006, where they held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in the group stage.

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 has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: their only World Cup appearance, in 2006, where they held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in the group stage.

What is Angola's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: their only World Cup appearance, in 2006, where they held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in the group stage.

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.

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