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Mali

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Mali's story so far

Mali 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. Mali were AFCON runners-up in 1972, losing the final to Congo, and have also reached the semi-finals in 1994, 2012 and 2013. The Eagles remain one of Africa's strongest teams without a continental title.

Mali at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultMali were AFCON runners-up in 1972, losing the final to Congo, and have also reached the semi-finals in 1994, 2012 and 2013. The Eagles remain one of Africa's strongest teams without a continental title.

What would it take?

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

No. Mali have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Mali were AFCON runners-up in 1972, losing the final to Congo, and have also reached the semi-finals in 1994, 2012 and 2013. The Eagles remain one of Africa's strongest teams without a continental title.

What is Mali's best-ever tournament result?

Mali were AFCON runners-up in 1972, losing the final to Congo, and have also reached the semi-finals in 1994, 2012 and 2013. The Eagles remain one of Africa's strongest teams without a continental title.

Which trophies could Mali still win?

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

Which confederation does Mali compete in?

Mali 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 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10