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

Uganda's story so far

Uganda 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: AFCON runners-up in 1978 as hosts, losing to Ghana.

What would it take?

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

No. Uganda has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Best result: AFCON runners-up in 1978 as hosts, losing to Ghana.

What is Uganda's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: AFCON runners-up in 1978 as hosts, losing to Ghana.

Which trophies could Uganda still win?

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

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