Malta Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship Title

Malta's story so far

Malta 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. The story so far: still searching for a breakthrough at major tournament level, with a compact domestic scene that continues to develop young talent.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Malta would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) 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 Malta ever won a major football trophy?

No. Malta has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. The story so far: still searching for a breakthrough at major tournament level, with a compact domestic scene that continues to develop young talent.

What is Malta's best-ever tournament result?

The story so far: still searching for a breakthrough at major tournament level, with a compact domestic scene that continues to develop young talent.

Which trophies could Malta still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Malta.

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