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Kosovo

Kosovo have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

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Kosovo's story so far

Kosovo 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. Kosovo became a FIFA and UEFA member in 2016 and have yet to qualify for a World Cup or European Championship. Their first competitive win came in the Nations League against the Faroe Islands in 2018.

Kosovo at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultKosovo became a FIFA and UEFA member in 2016 and have yet to qualify for a World Cup or European Championship. Their first competitive win came in the Nations League against the Faroe Islands in 2018.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Kosovo would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) 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 Kosovo ever won a major football trophy?

No. Kosovo has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Kosovo became a FIFA and UEFA member in 2016 and have yet to qualify for a World Cup or European Championship. Their first competitive win came in the Nations League against the Faroe Islands in 2018.

What is Kosovo's best-ever tournament result?

Kosovo became a FIFA and UEFA member in 2016 and have yet to qualify for a World Cup or European Championship. Their first competitive win came in the Nations League against the Faroe Islands in 2018.

Which trophies could Kosovo still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Kosovo.

Which confederation does Kosovo compete in?

Kosovo competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

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