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Bulgaria

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

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Bulgaria's story so far

Bulgaria 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. Bulgaria reached the 1994 World Cup semi-finals, eliminating reigning champions Germany in the quarter-finals. Hristo Stoichkov finished as joint top scorer, and the team ultimately placed fourth.

Bulgaria at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultBulgaria reached the 1994 World Cup semi-finals, eliminating reigning champions Germany in the quarter-finals. Hristo Stoichkov finished as joint top scorer, and the team ultimately placed fourth.

What would it take?

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

No. Bulgaria has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Bulgaria reached the 1994 World Cup semi-finals, eliminating reigning champions Germany in the quarter-finals. Hristo Stoichkov finished as joint top scorer, and the team ultimately placed fourth.

What is Bulgaria's best-ever tournament result?

Bulgaria reached the 1994 World Cup semi-finals, eliminating reigning champions Germany in the quarter-finals. Hristo Stoichkov finished as joint top scorer, and the team ultimately placed fourth.

Which trophies could Bulgaria still win?

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

Which confederation does Bulgaria compete in?

Bulgaria 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 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09