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Cuba

Cuba have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.

North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) · No major trophy yet

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Cuba's story so far

Cuba 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. Cuba reached the 1938 World Cup quarter-finals in their only appearance, beating Romania in a replay after their first match was drawn. They were then eliminated by Sweden in the quarter-final.

Cuba at a glance

ConfederationNorth & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Continental title trackedCONCACAF Gold Cup
Best documented resultCuba reached the 1938 World Cup quarter-finals in their only appearance, beating Romania in a replay after their first match was drawn. They were then eliminated by Sweden in the quarter-final.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Cuba would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup — the top continental honor in the North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) 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 Cuba ever won a major football trophy?

No. Cuba has never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Cuba reached the 1938 World Cup quarter-finals in their only appearance, beating Romania in a replay after their first match was drawn. They were then eliminated by Sweden in the quarter-final.

What is Cuba's best-ever tournament result?

Cuba reached the 1938 World Cup quarter-finals in their only appearance, beating Romania in a replay after their first match was drawn. They were then eliminated by Sweden in the quarter-final.

Which trophies could Cuba still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Cuba.

Which confederation does Cuba compete in?

Cuba competes in North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF). Its main continental championship is the CONCACAF Gold 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 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09