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

Lesotho's story so far

Lesotho 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: have never qualified for the AFCON finals.

What would it take?

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

No. Lesotho has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: have never qualified for the AFCON finals.

What is Lesotho's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: have never qualified for the AFCON finals.

Which trophies could Lesotho still win?

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

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