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Cyprus have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Cyprus's story so far

Cyprus 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. Cyprus have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. The national team shares its football story with APOEL, who became the first Cypriot club to reach the Champions League quarter-finals in 2012.

Cyprus at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultCyprus have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. The national team shares its football story with APOEL, who became the first Cypriot club to reach the Champions League quarter-finals in 2012.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Cyprus would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) 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 Cyprus ever won a major football trophy?

No. Cyprus has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Cyprus have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. The national team shares its football story with APOEL, who became the first Cypriot club to reach the Champions League quarter-finals in 2012.

What is Cyprus's best-ever tournament result?

Cyprus have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. The national team shares its football story with APOEL, who became the first Cypriot club to reach the Champions League quarter-finals in 2012.

Which trophies could Cyprus still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Cyprus.

Which confederation does Cyprus compete in?

Cyprus competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

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