Bulgaria Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship Title

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. Best result: World Cup semifinalists in 1994, led by Hristo Stoichkov, the tournament's joint-top scorer that year.

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. Best result: World Cup semifinalists in 1994, led by Hristo Stoichkov, the tournament's joint-top scorer that year.

What is Bulgaria's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: World Cup semifinalists in 1994, led by Hristo Stoichkov, the tournament's joint-top scorer that year.

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.

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