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Chad

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Chad's story so far

Chad 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. Chad have never reached the AFCON finals or a World Cup. The national team has continued entering qualifying campaigns despite repeated disruption to domestic football and preparation at home.

Chad at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultChad have never reached the AFCON finals or a World Cup. The national team has continued entering qualifying campaigns despite repeated disruption to domestic football and preparation at home.

What would it take?

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

No. Chad has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Chad have never reached the AFCON finals or a World Cup. The national team has continued entering qualifying campaigns despite repeated disruption to domestic football and preparation at home.

What is Chad's best-ever tournament result?

Chad have never reached the AFCON finals or a World Cup. The national team has continued entering qualifying campaigns despite repeated disruption to domestic football and preparation at home.

Which trophies could Chad still win?

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

Which confederation does Chad compete in?

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

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09