Gabon
Gabon have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title
Gabon have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
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 1996 and again as co-hosts in 2012. Their 2025 AFCON campaign ended in the group stage. Their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup ended with a 4-1 extra-time defeat by Nigeria in the African qualifying play-off semi-final on 13 November 2025.
| Confederation | Africa (CAF) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | Africa Cup of Nations |
| Selected tournament milestones | Gabon reached the AFCON quarter-finals in 1996 and again as co-hosts in 2012. Their 2025 AFCON campaign ended in the group stage. Their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup ended with a 4-1 extra-time defeat by Nigeria in the African qualifying play-off semi-final on 13 November 2025. |
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. 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.
No. Gabon have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Gabon reached the AFCON quarter-finals in 1996 and again as co-hosts in 2012. Their 2025 AFCON campaign ended in the group stage. Their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup ended with a 4-1 extra-time defeat by Nigeria in the African qualifying play-off semi-final on 13 November 2025.
Gabon reached the AFCON quarter-finals in 1996 and again as co-hosts in 2012. Their 2025 AFCON campaign ended in the group stage. Their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup ended with a 4-1 extra-time defeat by Nigeria in the African qualifying play-off semi-final on 13 November 2025.
The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.
Gabon competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.
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.
The sources below document selected tournament milestones and completed qualifying outcomes. Regional honours and league-group promotion are distinct from the World Cup and top continental titles tracked here.
