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Montserrat

Montserrat have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.

North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title

Montserrat's story so far

Montserrat 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. Montserrat lost 4-0 away to Bhutan in The Other Final on 30 June 2002, the same day as the 2002 World Cup final. The separately arranged match in Thimphu became the subject of a documentary; it was not part of the World Cup finals. Montserrat are a Caribbean team, while their opponents Bhutan are in Asia.

Montserrat at a glance

ConfederationNorth & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Continental title trackedCONCACAF Gold Cup
Selected tournament milestonesMontserrat lost 4-0 away to Bhutan in The Other Final on 30 June 2002, the same day as the 2002 World Cup final. The separately arranged match in Thimphu became the subject of a documentary; it was not part of the World Cup finals. Montserrat are a Caribbean team, while their opponents Bhutan are in Asia.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Montserrat would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup — the top continental honor in the North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) 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 Montserrat ever won a major football trophy?

No. Montserrat have never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Montserrat lost 4-0 away to Bhutan in The Other Final on 30 June 2002, the same day as the 2002 World Cup final. The separately arranged match in Thimphu became the subject of a documentary; it was not part of the World Cup finals. Montserrat are a Caribbean team, while their opponents Bhutan are in Asia.

Which tournament milestones stand out for Montserrat?

Montserrat lost 4-0 away to Bhutan in The Other Final on 30 June 2002, the same day as the 2002 World Cup final. The separately arranged match in Thimphu became the subject of a documentary; it was not part of the World Cup finals. Montserrat are a Caribbean team, while their opponents Bhutan are in Asia.

Which trophies could Montserrat still win?

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

Which confederation does Montserrat compete in?

Montserrat competes in North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF). Its main continental championship is the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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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