Wales Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship Title

Wales's story so far

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. Best result: Euro 2016 semifinalists, led by Gareth Bale — their best tournament run since a 1958 World Cup quarterfinal.

What would it take?

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. 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 Wales ever won a major football trophy?

No. Wales has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Best result: Euro 2016 semifinalists, led by Gareth Bale — their best tournament run since a 1958 World Cup quarterfinal.

What is Wales's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: Euro 2016 semifinalists, led by Gareth Bale — their best tournament run since a 1958 World Cup quarterfinal.

Which trophies could Wales still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Wales.

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