Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
Still waiting for a first World Cup or continental title
Zimbabwe have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet
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's 2025 AFCON appearance was their sixth, following the 2004, 2006, 2017, 2019 and 2021 editions. Their latest campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat by South Africa on 29 December 2025, leaving them bottom of Group B with one point. Like their previous five appearances, it ended before the knockout stage; playing at AFCON is distinct from winning the title.
| Confederation | Africa (CAF) |
|---|---|
| Continental title tracked | Africa Cup of Nations |
| Selected tournament milestones | Zimbabwe's 2025 AFCON appearance was their sixth, following the 2004, 2006, 2017, 2019 and 2021 editions. Their latest campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat by South Africa on 29 December 2025, leaving them bottom of Group B with one point. Like their previous five appearances, it ended before the knockout stage; playing at AFCON is distinct from winning the title. |
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. 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.
No. Zimbabwe have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Zimbabwe's 2025 AFCON appearance was their sixth, following the 2004, 2006, 2017, 2019 and 2021 editions. Their latest campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat by South Africa on 29 December 2025, leaving them bottom of Group B with one point. Like their previous five appearances, it ended before the knockout stage; playing at AFCON is distinct from winning the title.
Zimbabwe's 2025 AFCON appearance was their sixth, following the 2004, 2006, 2017, 2019 and 2021 editions. Their latest campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat by South Africa on 29 December 2025, leaving them bottom of Group B with one point. Like their previous five appearances, it ended before the knockout stage; playing at AFCON is distinct from winning the title.
The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — future opportunities depend on the eligibility and qualification rules for each edition.
Zimbabwe competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.
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.
