Gambia
Gambia 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
Gambia have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
Gambia 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 Gambia reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their debut at the 2021 edition, played in 2022, beating Tunisia and Guinea before a 2-0 defeat by hosts Cameroon. They missed AFCON 2025 after finishing third in their qualifying group with eight points. Their 2026 World Cup campaign also ended in qualifying.
| Confederation | Africa (CAF) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | Africa Cup of Nations |
| Selected tournament milestones | The Gambia reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their debut at the 2021 edition, played in 2022, beating Tunisia and Guinea before a 2-0 defeat by hosts Cameroon. They missed AFCON 2025 after finishing third in their qualifying group with eight points. Their 2026 World Cup campaign also ended in qualifying. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Gambia 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. Gambia have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. The Gambia reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their debut at the 2021 edition, played in 2022, beating Tunisia and Guinea before a 2-0 defeat by hosts Cameroon. They missed AFCON 2025 after finishing third in their qualifying group with eight points. Their 2026 World Cup campaign also ended in qualifying.
The Gambia reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their debut at the 2021 edition, played in 2022, beating Tunisia and Guinea before a 2-0 defeat by hosts Cameroon. They missed AFCON 2025 after finishing third in their qualifying group with eight points. Their 2026 World Cup campaign also ended in qualifying.
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.
Gambia 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.
