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North Macedonia

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

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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North Macedonia's story so far

North Macedonia 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. North Macedonia reached Euro 2020, their first major finals tournament, after Goran Pandev scored the play-off winner against Georgia. Their 2-1 qualifying win in Germany was another landmark, and they later reached the 2022 World Cup play-off final before losing to Portugal.

North Macedonia at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultNorth Macedonia reached Euro 2020, their first major finals tournament, after Goran Pandev scored the play-off winner against Georgia. Their 2-1 qualifying win in Germany was another landmark, and they later reached the 2022 World Cup play-off final before losing to Portugal.

What would it take?

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

No. North Macedonia have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. North Macedonia reached Euro 2020, their first major finals tournament, after Goran Pandev scored the play-off winner against Georgia. Their 2-1 qualifying win in Germany was another landmark, and they later reached the 2022 World Cup play-off final before losing to Portugal.

What is North Macedonia's best-ever tournament result?

North Macedonia reached Euro 2020, their first major finals tournament, after Goran Pandev scored the play-off winner against Georgia. Their 2-1 qualifying win in Germany was another landmark, and they later reached the 2022 World Cup play-off final before losing to Portugal.

Which trophies could North Macedonia still win?

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

Which confederation does North Macedonia compete in?

North Macedonia 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 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10