Wales
Wales 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
Wales have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.
Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet
Wales 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. Wales reached the 1958 World Cup quarter-finals and returned to the finals in 2022 after a 64-year gap. They also reached the EURO 2016 semi-finals after a 3-1 win over Belgium. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the play-off semi-final on 26 March 2026: a 1-1 draw after extra time against Bosnia and Herzegovina was followed by a 4-2 defeat on penalties.
| Confederation | Europe (UEFA) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | UEFA European Championship |
| Selected tournament milestones | Wales reached the 1958 World Cup quarter-finals and returned to the finals in 2022 after a 64-year gap. They also reached the EURO 2016 semi-finals after a 3-1 win over Belgium. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the play-off semi-final on 26 March 2026: a 1-1 draw after extra time against Bosnia and Herzegovina was followed by a 4-2 defeat on penalties. |
To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Wales 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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Wales
WalesNo. Wales have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Wales reached the 1958 World Cup quarter-finals and returned to the finals in 2022 after a 64-year gap. They also reached the EURO 2016 semi-finals after a 3-1 win over Belgium. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the play-off semi-final on 26 March 2026: a 1-1 draw after extra time against Bosnia and Herzegovina was followed by a 4-2 defeat on penalties.
Wales reached the 1958 World Cup quarter-finals and returned to the finals in 2022 after a 64-year gap. They also reached the EURO 2016 semi-finals after a 3-1 win over Belgium. Their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign ended in the play-off semi-final on 26 March 2026: a 1-1 draw after extra time against Bosnia and Herzegovina was followed by a 4-2 defeat on penalties.
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.
Wales 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 wins, Nations League results and regional titles are distinct from World Cup and top continental championship titles. Qualification for a future edition does not mean those finals have already been played.
