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Malta have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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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. Malta have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. Their first UEFA Nations League win came in October 2020, when Kyrian Nwoko scored in a 1-0 away victory over Latvia.

Malta at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultMalta have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. Their first UEFA Nations League win came in October 2020, when Kyrian Nwoko scored in a 1-0 away victory over Latvia.

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 have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Malta have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. Their first UEFA Nations League win came in October 2020, when Kyrian Nwoko scored in a 1-0 away victory over Latvia.

What is Malta's best-ever tournament result?

Malta have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. Their first UEFA Nations League win came in October 2020, when Kyrian Nwoko scored in a 1-0 away victory over Latvia.

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.

Which confederation does Malta compete in?

Malta competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

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