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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Burkina Faso's story so far

Burkina Faso 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. Burkina Faso reached the AFCON final in 2013, losing 1-0 to Nigeria. They also finished third in 2017, making the Stallions one of the continent's most consistent near-challengers without a title.

Burkina Faso at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultBurkina Faso reached the AFCON final in 2013, losing 1-0 to Nigeria. They also finished third in 2017, making the Stallions one of the continent's most consistent near-challengers without a title.

What would it take?

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

No. Burkina Faso have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Burkina Faso reached the AFCON final in 2013, losing 1-0 to Nigeria. They also finished third in 2017, making the Stallions one of the continent's most consistent near-challengers without a title.

What is Burkina Faso's best-ever tournament result?

Burkina Faso reached the AFCON final in 2013, losing 1-0 to Nigeria. They also finished third in 2017, making the Stallions one of the continent's most consistent near-challengers without a title.

Which trophies could Burkina Faso still win?

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

Which confederation does Burkina Faso compete in?

Burkina Faso competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.

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 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10