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Cook Islands

Cook Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup or OFC Nations Cup.

Oceania (OFC) · No major trophy yet

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Cook Islands's story so far

Cook 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. The Cook Islands are a self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand, spread across 15 islands. Their senior team appeared at the OFC Nations Cup in 1998 and 2000, exiting in the group stage on both occasions.

Cook Islands at a glance

ConfederationOceania (OFC)
Continental title trackedOFC Nations Cup
Best documented resultThe Cook Islands are a self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand, spread across 15 islands. Their senior team appeared at the OFC Nations Cup in 1998 and 2000, exiting in the group stage on both occasions.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Cook Islands would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup — the top continental honor in the Oceania (OFC) 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 Cook Islands ever won a major football trophy?

No. Cook Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup. The Cook Islands are a self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand, spread across 15 islands. Their senior team appeared at the OFC Nations Cup in 1998 and 2000, exiting in the group stage on both occasions.

What is Cook Islands's best-ever tournament result?

The Cook Islands are a self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand, spread across 15 islands. Their senior team appeared at the OFC Nations Cup in 1998 and 2000, exiting in the group stage on both occasions.

Which trophies could Cook Islands still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the OFC Nations Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Cook Islands.

Which confederation does Cook Islands compete in?

Cook Islands competes in Oceania (OFC). Its main continental championship is the OFC Nations Cup.

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