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Samoa

Samoa have never won a FIFA World Cup or OFC Nations Cup.

Oceania (OFC) · No major trophy yet

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Samoa's story so far

Samoa 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. Samoa's football program operates in the shadow of its rugby tradition, but the national team qualified for the 2012 and 2016 OFC Nations Cups after winning the opening stage of Oceania's World Cup qualifying pathway. Their men's team also won silver at the 2007 Pacific Games.

Samoa at a glance

ConfederationOceania (OFC)
Continental title trackedOFC Nations Cup
Best documented resultSamoa's football program operates in the shadow of its rugby tradition, but the national team qualified for the 2012 and 2016 OFC Nations Cups after winning the opening stage of Oceania's World Cup qualifying pathway. Their men's team also won silver at the 2007 Pacific Games.

What would it take?

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

No. Samoa has never won a FIFA World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup. Samoa's football program operates in the shadow of its rugby tradition, but the national team qualified for the 2012 and 2016 OFC Nations Cups after winning the opening stage of Oceania's World Cup qualifying pathway. Their men's team also won silver at the 2007 Pacific Games.

What is Samoa's best-ever tournament result?

Samoa's football program operates in the shadow of its rugby tradition, but the national team qualified for the 2012 and 2016 OFC Nations Cups after winning the opening stage of Oceania's World Cup qualifying pathway. Their men's team also won silver at the 2007 Pacific Games.

Which trophies could Samoa still win?

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

Which confederation does Samoa compete in?

Samoa competes in Oceania (OFC). Its main continental championship is the OFC Nations Cup.

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