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Uganda

Uganda have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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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. Uganda reached the 1978 AFCON final in Accra, losing 2-0 to hosts Ghana. The Cranes also made the semi-finals in 1962; they returned to the tournament in 2025, but the campaign ended in the group stage.

Uganda at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultUganda reached the 1978 AFCON final in Accra, losing 2-0 to hosts Ghana. The Cranes also made the semi-finals in 1962; they returned to the tournament in 2025, but the campaign ended in the group stage.

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 have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Uganda reached the 1978 AFCON final in Accra, losing 2-0 to hosts Ghana. The Cranes also made the semi-finals in 1962; they returned to the tournament in 2025, but the campaign ended in the group stage.

What is Uganda's best-ever tournament result?

Uganda reached the 1978 AFCON final in Accra, losing 2-0 to hosts Ghana. The Cranes also made the semi-finals in 1962; they returned to the tournament in 2025, but the campaign ended in the group stage.

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.

Which confederation does Uganda compete in?

Uganda competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.

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 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10