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Montenegro

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

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title

Montenegro's story so far

Montenegro 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. Montenegro reached the EURO 2012 qualifying play-offs in their first European Championship campaign but lost 3-0 on aggregate to the Czech Republic in November 2011. That was a qualifying tie, not a finals appearance. Their 2026 World Cup campaign ended fourth in qualifying Group L with nine points and no qualification.

Montenegro at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Selected tournament milestonesMontenegro reached the EURO 2012 qualifying play-offs in their first European Championship campaign but lost 3-0 on aggregate to the Czech Republic in November 2011. That was a qualifying tie, not a finals appearance. Their 2026 World Cup campaign ended fourth in qualifying Group L with nine points and no qualification.

What would it take?

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

No. Montenegro have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Montenegro reached the EURO 2012 qualifying play-offs in their first European Championship campaign but lost 3-0 on aggregate to the Czech Republic in November 2011. That was a qualifying tie, not a finals appearance. Their 2026 World Cup campaign ended fourth in qualifying Group L with nine points and no qualification.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Montenegro?

Montenegro reached the EURO 2012 qualifying play-offs in their first European Championship campaign but lost 3-0 on aggregate to the Czech Republic in November 2011. That was a qualifying tie, not a finals appearance. Their 2026 World Cup campaign ended fourth in qualifying Group L with nine points and no qualification.

Which trophies could Montenegro still win?

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

Which confederation does Montenegro compete in?

Montenegro 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

The sources below document selected milestones, competition eligibility and completed campaigns. Qualifying rounds, independently arranged matches, regional titles and separate AFC competitions are distinct from the World Cup and top continental championship titles tracked here.

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