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Libya

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Libya's story so far

Libya 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. Libya reached the AFCON final in 1982 as hosts, losing to Ghana on penalties. The title match remains the country's peak senior achievement and their only continental final appearance.

Libya at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultLibya reached the AFCON final in 1982 as hosts, losing to Ghana on penalties. The title match remains the country's peak senior achievement and their only continental final appearance.

What would it take?

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

No. Libya has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Libya reached the AFCON final in 1982 as hosts, losing to Ghana on penalties. The title match remains the country's peak senior achievement and their only continental final appearance.

What is Libya's best-ever tournament result?

Libya reached the AFCON final in 1982 as hosts, losing to Ghana on penalties. The title match remains the country's peak senior achievement and their only continental final appearance.

Which trophies could Libya still win?

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

Which confederation does Libya compete in?

Libya 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