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

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. Best result: AFCON runners-up in 1982 as hosts, losing to Ghana on penalties.

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. Best result: AFCON runners-up in 1982 as hosts, losing to Ghana on penalties.

What is Libya's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: AFCON runners-up in 1982 as hosts, losing to Ghana on penalties.

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.

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