Rwanda
Rwanda have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title
Rwanda have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
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's only AFCON finals appearance was in 2004, when they beat DR Congo and drew with Guinea but did not reach the knockout stage. In qualifying for the 2025 edition they won 2-1 away to Nigeria on the final matchday and finished on eight points, level with Benin. Benin took the qualifying place on the head-to-head record, so Rwanda's return to the finals did not materialise.
| Confederation | Africa (CAF) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | Africa Cup of Nations |
| Selected tournament milestones | Rwanda's only AFCON finals appearance was in 2004, when they beat DR Congo and drew with Guinea but did not reach the knockout stage. In qualifying for the 2025 edition they won 2-1 away to Nigeria on the final matchday and finished on eight points, level with Benin. Benin took the qualifying place on the head-to-head record, so Rwanda's return to the finals did not materialise. |
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. 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.
No. Rwanda have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Rwanda's only AFCON finals appearance was in 2004, when they beat DR Congo and drew with Guinea but did not reach the knockout stage. In qualifying for the 2025 edition they won 2-1 away to Nigeria on the final matchday and finished on eight points, level with Benin. Benin took the qualifying place on the head-to-head record, so Rwanda's return to the finals did not materialise.
Rwanda's only AFCON finals appearance was in 2004, when they beat DR Congo and drew with Guinea but did not reach the knockout stage. In qualifying for the 2025 edition they won 2-1 away to Nigeria on the final matchday and finished on eight points, level with Benin. Benin took the qualifying place on the head-to-head record, so Rwanda's return to the finals did not materialise.
The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.
Rwanda competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.
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.
The sources below document selected tournament milestones and completed campaigns. Qualifying ties, regional honours, separate AFC competitions and individual awards are distinct from the World Cup and top continental championship titles tracked here.
