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Rwanda

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

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Rwanda's story so far

Rwanda 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. Rwanda made their AFCON debut in 2004 and earned a group-stage win over DR Congo, but did not reach the knockout phase. The Amavubi have not returned to the finals since.

Rwanda at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultRwanda made their AFCON debut in 2004 and earned a group-stage win over DR Congo, but did not reach the knockout phase. The Amavubi have not returned to the finals since.

What would it take?

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

No. Rwanda has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Rwanda made their AFCON debut in 2004 and earned a group-stage win over DR Congo, but did not reach the knockout phase. The Amavubi have not returned to the finals since.

What is Rwanda's best-ever tournament result?

Rwanda made their AFCON debut in 2004 and earned a group-stage win over DR Congo, but did not reach the knockout phase. The Amavubi have not returned to the finals since.

Which trophies could Rwanda still win?

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

Which confederation does Rwanda compete in?

Rwanda 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