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Zimbabwe

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

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Zimbabwe's story so far

Zimbabwe 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. Zimbabwe made their AFCON debut in 2004 and returned for the 2006, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2025 editions. Every campaign has ended in the group stage; their 2004 debut included a 2-1 win over Algeria.

Zimbabwe at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultZimbabwe made their AFCON debut in 2004 and returned for the 2006, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2025 editions. Every campaign has ended in the group stage; their 2004 debut included a 2-1 win over Algeria.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe ever won a major football trophy?

No. Zimbabwe have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Zimbabwe made their AFCON debut in 2004 and returned for the 2006, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2025 editions. Every campaign has ended in the group stage; their 2004 debut included a 2-1 win over Algeria.

What is Zimbabwe's best-ever tournament result?

Zimbabwe made their AFCON debut in 2004 and returned for the 2006, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2025 editions. Every campaign has ended in the group stage; their 2004 debut included a 2-1 win over Algeria.

Which trophies could Zimbabwe still win?

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

Which confederation does Zimbabwe compete in?

Zimbabwe 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