Cape Verde Islands Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations Title

Cape Verde Islands's story so far

Cape Verde Islands 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: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2013, a remarkable run for a nation of roughly 500,000 people making their tournament debut.

What would it take?

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

No. Cape Verde Islands has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2013, a remarkable run for a nation of roughly 500,000 people making their tournament debut.

What is Cape Verde Islands's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2013, a remarkable run for a nation of roughly 500,000 people making their tournament debut.

Which trophies could Cape Verde Islands still win?

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

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