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

Botswana's story so far

Botswana 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 AFCON debut in 2012 ended in the group stage, their only appearance at the tournament to date.

What would it take?

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

No. Botswana has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: their AFCON debut in 2012 ended in the group stage, their only appearance at the tournament to date.

What is Botswana's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: their AFCON debut in 2012 ended in the group stage, their only appearance at the tournament to date.

Which trophies could Botswana still win?

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

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