Ukraine
Ukraine have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.
Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title
Ukraine have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.
Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet
Ukraine 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. Ukraine reached the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals after eliminating Switzerland on penalties, before losing to eventual champions Italy. They also reached the EURO 2020 quarter-finals, played in July 2021, where England won 4-0. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the play-off semi-final with a 3-1 defeat by Sweden on 26 March 2026.
| Confederation | Europe (UEFA) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | UEFA European Championship |
| Selected tournament milestones | Ukraine reached the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals after eliminating Switzerland on penalties, before losing to eventual champions Italy. They also reached the EURO 2020 quarter-finals, played in July 2021, where England won 4-0. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the play-off semi-final with a 3-1 defeat by Sweden on 26 March 2026. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Ukraine would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) 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.
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Ukraine
UkraineNo. Ukraine have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Ukraine reached the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals after eliminating Switzerland on penalties, before losing to eventual champions Italy. They also reached the EURO 2020 quarter-finals, played in July 2021, where England won 4-0. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the play-off semi-final with a 3-1 defeat by Sweden on 26 March 2026.
Ukraine reached the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals after eliminating Switzerland on penalties, before losing to eventual champions Italy. They also reached the EURO 2020 quarter-finals, played in July 2021, where England won 4-0. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the play-off semi-final with a 3-1 defeat by Sweden on 26 March 2026.
The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.
Ukraine competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.
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. Tournament edition names do not always match the calendar year in which every match was played.
