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Djibouti

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Djibouti's story so far

Djibouti 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. Djibouti have never reached the AFCON finals or a World Cup. Football competes for attention with the country's celebrated long-distance running tradition, while the national team remains one of Africa's smaller programs.

Djibouti at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultDjibouti have never reached the AFCON finals or a World Cup. Football competes for attention with the country's celebrated long-distance running tradition, while the national team remains one of Africa's smaller programs.

What would it take?

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

No. Djibouti have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Djibouti have never reached the AFCON finals or a World Cup. Football competes for attention with the country's celebrated long-distance running tradition, while the national team remains one of Africa's smaller programs.

What is Djibouti's best-ever tournament result?

Djibouti have never reached the AFCON finals or a World Cup. Football competes for attention with the country's celebrated long-distance running tradition, while the national team remains one of Africa's smaller programs.

Which trophies could Djibouti still win?

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

Which confederation does Djibouti compete in?

Djibouti 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 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10