Namibia Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations Title

Namibia's story so far

Namibia 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. Best result: four AFCON appearances (1998, 2008, 2019, 2024), all ending in the group stage.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Namibia would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations — the top continental honor in the Africa (CAF) 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 Namibia ever won a major football trophy?

No. Namibia has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: four AFCON appearances (1998, 2008, 2019, 2024), all ending in the group stage.

What is Namibia's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: four AFCON appearances (1998, 2008, 2019, 2024), all ending in the group stage.

Which trophies could Namibia still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Namibia.

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