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Vanuatu

Vanuatu have never won a FIFA World Cup or OFC Nations Cup.

Oceania (OFC) · No major trophy yet

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Vanuatu's story so far

Vanuatu 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. Vanuatu reached their first OFC Nations Cup final in 2024 as co-hosts. After beating Fiji 2-1 in the semi-final, the home side lost 3-0 to New Zealand, but the runners-up finish remains their best senior men's continental result.

Vanuatu at a glance

ConfederationOceania (OFC)
Continental title trackedOFC Nations Cup
Best documented resultVanuatu reached their first OFC Nations Cup final in 2024 as co-hosts. After beating Fiji 2-1 in the semi-final, the home side lost 3-0 to New Zealand, but the runners-up finish remains their best senior men's continental result.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Vanuatu would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup — the top continental honor in the Oceania (OFC) 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 Vanuatu ever won a major football trophy?

No. Vanuatu has never won a FIFA World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup. Vanuatu reached their first OFC Nations Cup final in 2024 as co-hosts. After beating Fiji 2-1 in the semi-final, the home side lost 3-0 to New Zealand, but the runners-up finish remains their best senior men's continental result.

What is Vanuatu's best-ever tournament result?

Vanuatu reached their first OFC Nations Cup final in 2024 as co-hosts. After beating Fiji 2-1 in the semi-final, the home side lost 3-0 to New Zealand, but the runners-up finish remains their best senior men's continental result.

Which trophies could Vanuatu still win?

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

Which confederation does Vanuatu compete in?

Vanuatu competes in Oceania (OFC). Its main continental championship is the OFC Nations Cup.

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

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09