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Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup or OFC Nations Cup.

Oceania (OFC) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first title

Solomon Islands's story so far

Solomon Islands 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. Solomon Islands reached the 2004 OFC Nations Cup final after a 2-2 group-stage draw with Australia. Australia won the two-legged final 11-1 on aggregate, which remains Solomon Islands' best continental finish.

Solomon Islands at a glance

ConfederationOceania (OFC)
Continental title trackedOFC Nations Cup
Best documented resultSolomon Islands reached the 2004 OFC Nations Cup final after a 2-2 group-stage draw with Australia. Australia won the two-legged final 11-1 on aggregate, which remains Solomon Islands' best continental finish.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Solomon Islands 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Has Solomon Islands ever won a major football trophy?

No. Solomon Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup. Solomon Islands reached the 2004 OFC Nations Cup final after a 2-2 group-stage draw with Australia. Australia won the two-legged final 11-1 on aggregate, which remains Solomon Islands' best continental finish.

What is Solomon Islands's best-ever tournament result?

Solomon Islands reached the 2004 OFC Nations Cup final after a 2-2 group-stage draw with Australia. Australia won the two-legged final 11-1 on aggregate, which remains Solomon Islands' best continental finish.

Which trophies could Solomon Islands still win?

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

Which confederation does Solomon Islands compete in?

Solomon Islands 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

Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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