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Mauritius

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title

Mauritius's story so far

Mauritius 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. Mauritius made their AFCON finals debut in 1974. They also won the Indian Ocean Island Games football tournament in 1985 and 2003; these regional gold medals are separate from the World Cup and AFCON titles tracked here. At AFCON 1974, they lost 4-1 to eventual champions Zaire, now DR Congo.

Mauritius at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Selected tournament milestonesMauritius made their AFCON finals debut in 1974. They also won the Indian Ocean Island Games football tournament in 1985 and 2003; these regional gold medals are separate from the World Cup and AFCON titles tracked here. At AFCON 1974, they lost 4-1 to eventual champions Zaire, now DR Congo.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Mauritius would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations — the top continental honor in the Africa (CAF) region. Future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition. The current wait does not imply that a completed tournament can still be won.

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Frequently asked questions

Has Mauritius ever won a major football trophy?

No. Mauritius have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Mauritius made their AFCON finals debut in 1974. They also won the Indian Ocean Island Games football tournament in 1985 and 2003; these regional gold medals are separate from the World Cup and AFCON titles tracked here. At AFCON 1974, they lost 4-1 to eventual champions Zaire, now DR Congo.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Mauritius?

Mauritius made their AFCON finals debut in 1974. They also won the Indian Ocean Island Games football tournament in 1985 and 2003; these regional gold medals are separate from the World Cup and AFCON titles tracked here. At AFCON 1974, they lost 4-1 to eventual champions Zaire, now DR Congo.

Which trophies could Mauritius still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.

Which confederation does Mauritius compete in?

Mauritius 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

The sources below document selected tournament milestones and completed campaigns. Qualifying rounds are distinct from finals; regional honours and separate restricted-entry competitions are not titles in the World Cup and top continental championships tracked here.

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