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Faroe Islands

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

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Faroe Islands's story so far

Faroe 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 Faroe Islands announced themselves with a 1-0 win over Austria in Euro 1992 qualifying, their first competitive match. Another landmark came in 2014, when they beat former European champions Greece 1-0 in Piraeus.

Faroe Islands at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultThe Faroe Islands announced themselves with a 1-0 win over Austria in Euro 1992 qualifying, their first competitive match. Another landmark came in 2014, when they beat former European champions Greece 1-0 in Piraeus.

What would it take?

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

No. Faroe Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. The Faroe Islands announced themselves with a 1-0 win over Austria in Euro 1992 qualifying, their first competitive match. Another landmark came in 2014, when they beat former European champions Greece 1-0 in Piraeus.

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

The Faroe Islands announced themselves with a 1-0 win over Austria in Euro 1992 qualifying, their first competitive match. Another landmark came in 2014, when they beat former European champions Greece 1-0 in Piraeus.

Which trophies could Faroe Islands still win?

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

Which confederation does Faroe Islands compete in?

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

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10