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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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

Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title

Dominican Republic's story so far

Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic made their men's Gold Cup debut in 2025, finishing third in Group A and earning their first point with a 0-0 draw against Suriname. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the second round, despite a closing 5-0 victory over Dominica. A qualifying win is distinct from a World Cup finals appearance.

Dominican Republic at a glance

ConfederationNorth & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Continental title trackedCONCACAF Gold Cup
Selected tournament milestonesThe Dominican Republic made their men's Gold Cup debut in 2025, finishing third in Group A and earning their first point with a 0-0 draw against Suriname. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the second round, despite a closing 5-0 victory over Dominica. A qualifying win is distinct from a World Cup finals appearance.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Dominican Republic 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. Future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition. The current wait does not imply that a completed tournament can still be won.

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Frequently asked questions

Has Dominican Republic ever won a major football trophy?

No. Dominican Republic have never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Dominican Republic made their men's Gold Cup debut in 2025, finishing third in Group A and earning their first point with a 0-0 draw against Suriname. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the second round, despite a closing 5-0 victory over Dominica. A qualifying win is distinct from a World Cup finals appearance.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic made their men's Gold Cup debut in 2025, finishing third in Group A and earning their first point with a 0-0 draw against Suriname. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the second round, despite a closing 5-0 victory over Dominica. A qualifying win is distinct from a World Cup finals appearance.

Which trophies could Dominican Republic still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.

Which confederation does Dominican Republic compete in?

Dominican Republic 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

The sources below document selected tournament milestones and qualifying outcomes. Regional honours, league-group promotion and club results are distinct from the World Cup and top continental titles tracked here.

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