Tanzania Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations Title

Tanzania's story so far

Tanzania 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. Best result: two AFCON appearances (1980, 2019), both ending in the group stage.

What would it take?

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

No. Tanzania has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: two AFCON appearances (1980, 2019), both ending in the group stage.

What is Tanzania's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: two AFCON appearances (1980, 2019), both ending in the group stage.

Which trophies could Tanzania still win?

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

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