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Namibia

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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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. Namibia have reached the AFCON finals four times — 1998, 2008, 2019 and 2024 — without escaping the group stage. The Brave Warriors' best World Cup qualifying campaigns have also ended before the finals.

Namibia at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultNamibia have reached the AFCON finals four times — 1998, 2008, 2019 and 2024 — without escaping the group stage. The Brave Warriors' best World Cup qualifying campaigns have also ended before the finals.

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. Namibia have reached the AFCON finals four times — 1998, 2008, 2019 and 2024 — without escaping the group stage. The Brave Warriors' best World Cup qualifying campaigns have also ended before the finals.

What is Namibia's best-ever tournament result?

Namibia have reached the AFCON finals four times — 1998, 2008, 2019 and 2024 — without escaping the group stage. The Brave Warriors' best World Cup qualifying campaigns have also ended before the finals.

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.

Which confederation does Namibia compete in?

Namibia 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

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