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Gambia

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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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. The Gambia reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their 2021 debut, played in 2022. They beat Tunisia in the group stage and Guinea in the round of 16 before losing narrowly to hosts Cameroon.

Gambia at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultThe Gambia reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their 2021 debut, played in 2022. They beat Tunisia in the group stage and Guinea in the round of 16 before losing narrowly to hosts Cameroon.

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. The Gambia reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their 2021 debut, played in 2022. They beat Tunisia in the group stage and Guinea in the round of 16 before losing narrowly to hosts Cameroon.

What is Gambia's best-ever tournament result?

The Gambia reached the AFCON quarter-finals on their 2021 debut, played in 2022. They beat Tunisia in the group stage and Guinea in the round of 16 before losing narrowly to hosts Cameroon.

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.

Which confederation does Gambia compete in?

Gambia 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