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

Madagascar's story so far

Madagascar 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 quarterfinalists in 2019 on their tournament debut, beating Nigeria in the group stage in one of the competition's biggest surprises in years.

What would it take?

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

No. Madagascar has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2019 on their tournament debut, beating Nigeria in the group stage in one of the competition's biggest surprises in years.

What is Madagascar's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: AFCON quarterfinalists in 2019 on their tournament debut, beating Nigeria in the group stage in one of the competition's biggest surprises in years.

Which trophies could Madagascar still win?

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

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