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Barbados

Barbados have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.

North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) · No major trophy yet

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Barbados's story so far

Barbados 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. Barbados have no senior continental title, but they own one of football's strangest matches. In the 1994 Caribbean Cup, a deliberate own goal against Grenada created two live winning goals; Barbados eventually won 4-2 after extra time under the tournament's unusual rule.

Barbados at a glance

ConfederationNorth & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Continental title trackedCONCACAF Gold Cup
Best documented resultBarbados have no senior continental title, but they own one of football's strangest matches. In the 1994 Caribbean Cup, a deliberate own goal against Grenada created two live winning goals; Barbados eventually won 4-2 after extra time under the tournament's unusual rule.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Barbados would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup — the top continental honor in the North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) 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 Barbados ever won a major football trophy?

No. Barbados have never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Barbados have no senior continental title, but they own one of football's strangest matches. In the 1994 Caribbean Cup, a deliberate own goal against Grenada created two live winning goals; Barbados eventually won 4-2 after extra time under the tournament's unusual rule.

What is Barbados's best-ever tournament result?

Barbados have no senior continental title, but they own one of football's strangest matches. In the 1994 Caribbean Cup, a deliberate own goal against Grenada created two live winning goals; Barbados eventually won 4-2 after extra time under the tournament's unusual rule.

Which trophies could Barbados still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Barbados.

Which confederation does Barbados compete in?

Barbados competes in North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF). Its main continental championship is the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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