Gambia Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations Title

Gambia's story so far

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. Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2021 (played 2022) on their tournament debut, one of the competition's biggest surprises of recent years.

What would it take?

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. 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 Gambia ever won a major football trophy?

No. Gambia has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2021 (played 2022) on their tournament debut, one of the competition's biggest surprises of recent years.

What is Gambia's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2021 (played 2022) on their tournament debut, one of the competition's biggest surprises of recent years.

Which trophies could Gambia still win?

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

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