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Belize

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

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

Still waiting for a World Cup or continental title

Belize's story so far

Belize 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. Belize made their Gold Cup main-finals debut in 2013 after finishing fourth in the Copa Centroamericana, Central America's regional championship and a Gold Cup qualification route. They lost all three group matches, against the United States, Costa Rica and Cuba. Their 2025 campaign ended in the preliminaries, leaving 2013 as their only Gold Cup main-finals appearance. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.

Belize at a glance

ConfederationNorth & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Continental title trackedCONCACAF Gold Cup
Selected tournament milestonesBelize made their Gold Cup main-finals debut in 2013 after finishing fourth in the Copa Centroamericana, Central America's regional championship and a Gold Cup qualification route. They lost all three group matches, against the United States, Costa Rica and Cuba. Their 2025 campaign ended in the preliminaries, leaving 2013 as their only Gold Cup main-finals appearance. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Belize 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. Future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition. The current wait does not imply that a completed tournament can still be won.

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Frequently asked questions

Has Belize ever won a major football trophy?

No. Belize have never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Belize made their Gold Cup main-finals debut in 2013 after finishing fourth in the Copa Centroamericana, Central America's regional championship and a Gold Cup qualification route. They lost all three group matches, against the United States, Costa Rica and Cuba. Their 2025 campaign ended in the preliminaries, leaving 2013 as their only Gold Cup main-finals appearance. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Belize?

Belize made their Gold Cup main-finals debut in 2013 after finishing fourth in the Copa Centroamericana, Central America's regional championship and a Gold Cup qualification route. They lost all three group matches, against the United States, Costa Rica and Cuba. Their 2025 campaign ended in the preliminaries, leaving 2013 as their only Gold Cup main-finals appearance. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.

Which trophies could Belize still win?

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

Which confederation does Belize compete in?

Belize 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

The sources below document the selected tournament milestones. Qualifying stages, regional competitions and Olympic honours are distinguished from the titles tracked in this ranking.

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