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Burundi

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a World Cup or continental title

Burundi's story so far

Burundi 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. Burundi's only AFCON finals appearance was in 2019. They secured qualification with a 1-1 draw against Gabon on 23 March 2019; their qualifying group included South Sudan. At the finals they lost all three group matches without scoring.

Burundi at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Selected tournament milestonesBurundi's only AFCON finals appearance was in 2019. They secured qualification with a 1-1 draw against Gabon on 23 March 2019; their qualifying group included South Sudan. At the finals they lost all three group matches without scoring.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Burundi would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations — the top continental honor in the Africa (CAF) region. Future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition. The current wait does not imply that a completed tournament can still be won.

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Frequently asked questions

Has Burundi ever won a major football trophy?

No. Burundi have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Burundi's only AFCON finals appearance was in 2019. They secured qualification with a 1-1 draw against Gabon on 23 March 2019; their qualifying group included South Sudan. At the finals they lost all three group matches without scoring.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Burundi?

Burundi's only AFCON finals appearance was in 2019. They secured qualification with a 1-1 draw against Gabon on 23 March 2019; their qualifying group included South Sudan. At the finals they lost all three group matches without scoring.

Which trophies could Burundi still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.

Which confederation does Burundi compete in?

Burundi 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

The sources below document the selected tournament milestones. Qualifying stages, friendlies and separate regional or invitational honours are distinguished from the titles tracked in this ranking.

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