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

Benin's story so far

Benin 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: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2019, their best finish across several tournament appearances.

What would it take?

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

No. Benin has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2019, their best finish across several tournament appearances.

What is Benin's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2019, their best finish across several tournament appearances.

Which trophies could Benin still win?

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

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