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Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first title
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Guinea-Bissau's story so far

Guinea-Bissau 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. Guinea-Bissau made their AFCON debut in 2017 and returned for the 2019, 2021 and 2023 editions. All four campaigns ended in the group stage, and the Djurtus are still seeking their first AFCON finals victory.

Guinea-Bissau at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultGuinea-Bissau made their AFCON debut in 2017 and returned for the 2019, 2021 and 2023 editions. All four campaigns ended in the group stage, and the Djurtus are still seeking their first AFCON finals victory.

What would it take?

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

No. Guinea-Bissau have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Guinea-Bissau made their AFCON debut in 2017 and returned for the 2019, 2021 and 2023 editions. All four campaigns ended in the group stage, and the Djurtus are still seeking their first AFCON finals victory.

What is Guinea-Bissau's best-ever tournament result?

Guinea-Bissau made their AFCON debut in 2017 and returned for the 2019, 2021 and 2023 editions. All four campaigns ended in the group stage, and the Djurtus are still seeking their first AFCON finals victory.

Which trophies could Guinea-Bissau still win?

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

Which confederation does Guinea-Bissau compete in?

Guinea-Bissau 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 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10