South Sudan
South Sudan 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
South Sudan have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
South Sudan 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. South Sudan advanced from the 2027 AFCON preliminary round with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Djibouti in March 2026. A 4-0 first-leg win proved decisive despite a 1-0 defeat in the return match in Juba on 29 March. Reaching the next qualifying round did not mean the Bright Stars had qualified for the AFCON finals; the senior tie is also distinct from the separate Under-23 competition.
| Confederation | Africa (CAF) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | Africa Cup of Nations |
| Selected tournament milestones | South Sudan advanced from the 2027 AFCON preliminary round with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Djibouti in March 2026. A 4-0 first-leg win proved decisive despite a 1-0 defeat in the return match in Juba on 29 March. Reaching the next qualifying round did not mean the Bright Stars had qualified for the AFCON finals; the senior tie is also distinct from the separate Under-23 competition. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, South Sudan 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. South Sudan have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. South Sudan advanced from the 2027 AFCON preliminary round with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Djibouti in March 2026. A 4-0 first-leg win proved decisive despite a 1-0 defeat in the return match in Juba on 29 March. Reaching the next qualifying round did not mean the Bright Stars had qualified for the AFCON finals; the senior tie is also distinct from the separate Under-23 competition.
South Sudan advanced from the 2027 AFCON preliminary round with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Djibouti in March 2026. A 4-0 first-leg win proved decisive despite a 1-0 defeat in the return match in Juba on 29 March. Reaching the next qualifying round did not mean the Bright Stars had qualified for the AFCON finals; the senior tie is also distinct from the separate Under-23 competition.
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.
South Sudan 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, Nations League group wins and regional honours are distinct from World Cup and top continental championship titles. Future entry depends on the relevant competition's eligibility rules.
