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Azerbaijan

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

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Azerbaijan's story so far

Azerbaijan 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. Azerbaijan have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. The country has invested heavily in football infrastructure, including hosting the 2019 Europa League final in Baku, while the senior national team continues to search for its own breakthrough.

Azerbaijan at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultAzerbaijan have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. The country has invested heavily in football infrastructure, including hosting the 2019 Europa League final in Baku, while the senior national team continues to search for its own breakthrough.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan ever won a major football trophy?

No. Azerbaijan have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Azerbaijan have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. The country has invested heavily in football infrastructure, including hosting the 2019 Europa League final in Baku, while the senior national team continues to search for its own breakthrough.

What is Azerbaijan's best-ever tournament result?

Azerbaijan have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. The country has invested heavily in football infrastructure, including hosting the 2019 Europa League final in Baku, while the senior national team continues to search for its own breakthrough.

Which trophies could Azerbaijan still win?

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

Which confederation does Azerbaijan compete in?

Azerbaijan 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