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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Gabon's story so far

Gabon 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. Gabon reached the AFCON quarter-finals in 2012 as co-hosts and again in 2017 as hosts, but have never gone further. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot during the country's strongest modern era.

Gabon at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultGabon reached the AFCON quarter-finals in 2012 as co-hosts and again in 2017 as hosts, but have never gone further. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot during the country's strongest modern era.

What would it take?

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

No. Gabon has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Gabon reached the AFCON quarter-finals in 2012 as co-hosts and again in 2017 as hosts, but have never gone further. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot during the country's strongest modern era.

What is Gabon's best-ever tournament result?

Gabon reached the AFCON quarter-finals in 2012 as co-hosts and again in 2017 as hosts, but have never gone further. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot during the country's strongest modern era.

Which trophies could Gabon still win?

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

Which confederation does Gabon compete in?

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

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09