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Moldova

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

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Moldova's story so far

Moldova 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. Moldova have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. Their 2020 Nations League campaign brought promotion from League D to League C, a sign of progress for one of UEFA's smaller programs.

Moldova at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultMoldova have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. Their 2020 Nations League campaign brought promotion from League D to League C, a sign of progress for one of UEFA's smaller programs.

What would it take?

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

No. Moldova has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Moldova have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. Their 2020 Nations League campaign brought promotion from League D to League C, a sign of progress for one of UEFA's smaller programs.

What is Moldova's best-ever tournament result?

Moldova have never reached a World Cup or European Championship finals. Their 2020 Nations League campaign brought promotion from League D to League C, a sign of progress for one of UEFA's smaller programs.

Which trophies could Moldova still win?

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

Which confederation does Moldova compete in?

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

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09